
Marjorie Dean arrives at the sun‑lit patio of the Lynnes’ ranch in southern California, her knickered riding suit and bright curls marking her as both spirited and genteel. She greets her longtime friend Ronny with a playful reference to Paul Revere, and the two wander among fountains, marble basins, and colorful Navajo blankets, sharing jokes about school days at Wayland Hall. The ranch’s blend of Spanish architecture and natural beauty awakens in Marjorie a longing for a life that balances adventure with the comforts of home.
Now, newly graduated and eager to step beyond the familiar halls of her college, Marjorie dreams of a future anchored at Hamilton Arms, a place she imagines sharing with her beau Hal. Her conversation with Ronny hints at the romantic possibilities that lie ahead, while also revealing her determination to turn youthful optimism into a lasting career. Listeners will find a charming portrait of a young woman poised on the brink of adulthood, ready to embrace love, work, and the promise of new horizons.
Language
en
Duration
~5 hours (316K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Roger Frank and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from images made available by the HathiTrust Digital Library.)
Release date
2016-11-30
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

d. 1931
Best known for lively girls' adventure stories, this early 20th-century writer published many popular series under several pen names. Her books followed brave, energetic heroines through school, travel, and outdoor exploits, helping define a generation of juvenile fiction.
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