
Two bright‑spirited sisters, Dotty and Dolly, are at the brink of high school and desperate for a quiet place to study. Their fathers, Mr. Rose—a bank cashier with a knack for design—and Mr. Fayre, join forces to sketch a charming little house just for them, complete with cozy window seats, a snug dining nook, and even a tiny kitchenette for late‑night snacks. The girls imagine a space where books, tea parties, and winter‑time comforts blend together, turning their everyday chatter into focused study sessions.
As the plans unfold on the drafting table, the siblings’ excitement grows, and the house begins to take shape as more than a simple summer retreat. With each measured foot and imagined piazza, the project becomes a lively collaboration that promises to bring both order and delight to the girls’ scholarly pursuits. Listeners will be drawn into the hopeful optimism of building a personal haven, feeling the anticipation of a space where learning and friendship can finally coexist in peace.
Language
en
Duration
~4 hours (285K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Mardi Desjardins & the online Distributed Proofreaders Canada team at http://www.pgdpcanada.net from page images generously made available by the Internet Archive (https://archive.org)
Release date
2018-02-24
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1862–1942
Best known for witty verse, lively children’s books, and clever mystery stories, this remarkably prolific American writer published more than 170 books. Her work ranged from nonsense rhymes to detective fiction, all marked by a playful style and an obvious love of words.
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