COMMENCEMENT DAY
The sun was just peeping over the red-tiled roof of the gym, as Polly
and Lois stole softly out of the house and walked slowly in the
direction of the woods. The day was warm and clear with the wonderful
freshness of early morning. The ground was covered with millions of
cobwebs and sparkling dewdrops that danced in the sunshine.
"Commencement Day at last," Polly began, speaking in a subdued whisper,
for they were still near the school windows.
"It couldn't have been more glorious," replied Lois. "I think I would
have died if it had dared to rain."
They walked on a little way in silence, and then Polly said very
seriously:
"It's our last day together. I'm glad you thought of this walk. We
probably won't have another chance to be alone."
"I know," returned Lois. "Polly, I can't bear to think of this summer
without you."
"Oh, don't remind me of it!" Polly pleaded. "Think how I'll miss you. We
can write, of course, but let's cheer up. We mustn't spoil this
beautiful morning by getting the blues."
They linked arms and continued their walk. The seriousness of their talk
had caused them to halt in the middle of the path.
"Where will we go?" questioned Lois.
"We've time to walk as far as the brook before breakfast," Polly
suggested, "and we can say good-by to all the dear old spots on the
way."
The brook was visited, as were all the other places, the crow's-nest,
the old wall, the ruin, and the rest of the landmarks that were dear to
the heart of every Seddon Hall girl.
On the whole it was not a very cheerful walk, and when the girls
returned to school in time to join the line for breakfast, they were
rather sad and quiet. It was not long, however, before they caught the
general spirit of excitement that prevailed and were as jolly as the
rest.
"What time do you want us to practice, Louise?" Polly called as she
caught sight of the busy Senior president in the corridor after
breakfast.
"We are going to leave here for church at ten o'clock sharp. Be ready
and wait outside Mrs. Baird's office for us," Louise answered as she
hurried past.
Polly and Lois were ready and waiting many minutes before it was time to
go, and it seemed hours to them before the Seniors assembled and Mrs.
Baird gave the word to start. They walked hurriedly down the steep hill
which leads to the village and then on to the little old church covered
with ivy, located at the farthest end of the main street.
"Do let's sit down and rest a minute," said Mrs. Baird, dropping into
one of the last pews and fanning herself with her handkerchief. "It's
certainly a glorious day, but it's a very warm one, too."
Louise insisted that she could direct them sitting down as well as
standing, so the rehearsal began. Polly and Lois were told how to manage
the white satin ribbons, and the Seniors practiced the Commencement
hymn.
"You see, my dears," Mrs. Baird explained to Polly, "the whole school
marches in first, every one taking their place; they are followed by the
faculty and visitors. When they are all seated you and Lois take the
ribbons, which will be fastened to the last pews, and walk slowly up the
aisle. You are followed by the Seniors, and you wait until they have
received their diplomas and the service is over, then you follow them
out, and the rest of the school follows you."
"It's just like a wedding, isn't it?" Lois questioned. "I think I
understand."
Mrs. Baird smilingly agreed that it was, and they went through it once
more to be sure.
"Isn't it solemn?" whispered Polly. "Look out, your ribbon's twisted."
"Thanks; now it's all right," Lois replied. "Doesn't Louise look sweet
this morning?" she inquired as they separated to stand on either side of
the aisle.
Polly could only nod in reply, which she did vigorously.
The Seniors walked up slowly and took their places, and after a few last
words from Mrs. Baird, the rehearsal was over.
Louise walked back to school between Polly and Lois.
"I've been wondering," she began as they sauntered along the lazy
village street, "whether you two would like to come and visit me for a
while this summer. We have a big camp up in the Adirondacks, and I think
you would have a good time. How about it?"
"Louise, you duck!" cried Polly and Lois in one breath. "We'd adore it.
Oh, what a lark!"
"My small cousin Frances is always with us in the summer, and I'm sure
you'll get along famously together," Louise told them, smiling rather
mysteriously, and she added emphatically: "Yes, I'm _sure_ you'll get
along famously."
For the rest of the walk up the dusty hill she described the cabin in
the heart of the woods, the funny guides, and spoke vaguely but
frequently of Frances.
On discussing the invitation a little later after Louise had left them,
Polly exclaimed:
"Won't it be a lark? I do hope we can go. Don't you love the idea?"
And Lois answered slowly:
"Yes, all except Frances. I suppose she's a nice enough girl, but I wish
she wasn't going to be there."
"Why, we needn't pay any attention to her," Polly replied. "But let's
find Bet. We haven't seen her all day."
They started off in search and presently found her playing with Vic (the
team's mascot had been named Victor after the Field Day game, and called
Vic for short), on the steps of the gym.
"Hello!" she called, as she caught sight of them. "I've been wondering
where you were."
"Why, we've been practicing with the ribbons in church," replied Polly,
forgetting that Betty had not heard of them being chosen by the Seniors.
"You! Ribbons!" Betty was overcome with surprise. "Well, you might have
told a fellow. Jove, you are in luck!"
"I entirely forgot you didn't know. Florence and Louise asked us last
night. Isn't it wonderful? I know I'll laugh, though," confided Lois,
"or cry."
"Do both," advised Betty. "I'm going to make a face at you as you go
down the aisle. Stop that, Vic, you wicked monkey!" she commanded, as
the mascot made a playful dab at her hair ribbon.
"What's to become of Vic this summer?" demanded Polly. "Somebody has to
take care of him."
"He's ours; we found him," Betty declared. "Poor old Vic. What do you
say about it?" she added, scratching the monkey's ear.
As they stood discussing his future, Vic noticed a familiar figure
coming down the stable road. It was Tony, one of the Seddon Hall
gardeners, and a special friend of his. He had taken care of him ever
since Field Day.
As if to answer their question for them, the little monkey jumped from
Betty's lap, ran swiftly along the ground, and bounded to Tony's
shoulder.
"The problem is solved," laughed Betty. "Tony will take care of him.
Tony," she called, and the Italian came up to the steps, smiling
sheepishly.
Of course he was delighted at the idea of having Vic to himself all
summer, and promised to take the very best of care of him.
"You leave me your address," he said, "and I write sometime how he is."
So it was arranged. The three girls said good-by to their mascot, who
was borne away on Tony's shoulder.
The rest of the day whizzed by on wings of excitement. Every one was
everywhere at once. Visitors arrived in carriage loads. Those who were
already there wandered through the halls trying to find the particular
girl they wanted, and time was flying.
Uncle Roddy met Dr. and Mrs. Farwell in New York and brought them up in
his car. They were all standing in the reception-room talking to Mrs.
Baird, as Polly and Lois came down the stairs.
"Why, there's your uncle, Polly, and he's with mother and dad,"
exclaimed Lois, catching sight of the three in the doorway.
They were soon exchanging greetings, and Polly had time to wonder why
Bob hadn't come.
"We simply must leave you," Lois said, after they had talked for a few
minutes. "We are awfully busy. You know, we are to carry the ribbons for
the Seniors, and we have to be in church ahead of the rest."
"We'll meet you right after the service," called Polly, as they both
disappeared down the corridor.
"Well, that was short and sweet," laughed Uncle Roddy, looking after
them. "They're not overgenerous with their society, are they?"
"What a darling Polly is!" Mrs. Farwell returned. "And you say she has
no other relatives besides you."
"Not one. Isn't that a dreadful responsibility for a bachelor?" Uncle
Roddy replied.
"Perhaps I can help you," Mrs. Farwell said. "I would love to have her
with Lois as much as possible."
The bell for the guests to go to church interrupted their conversation,
and they went outside to find the motor.
The Commencement exercises were a great success. The Seniors all looked
beautiful and made their relatives and friends very proud of them. Polly
and Lois managed the Ribbons without any trouble and added greatly to
the dignity of the scene.
Once during the chaplain's short address they caught Betty's eye just as
he said "certainly not," and they almost laughed. It was a terrible
moment, but the loud "amen" that soon followed saved the day and gave
them a chance to snicker without being noticed.
"I'll kill Bet for that," whispered Polly, as they walked sedately down
the aisle after the Seniors at the close of the service.
But the excitement of leaving made her forget her threat, when fifteen
minutes later she and Lois and Betty met in the latter's room.
"There, I think I've packed everything," sighed Betty. "Jemima, how I
hate to leave!"
"'When shall we three meet again?'" quoted Lois. "Sometime this summer,
I hope."
"It would be a lark if we could be together some of the time, wouldn't
it?" mused Polly. "Perhaps we can. Who knows?"
"I am going down, now," announced Betty. "I want to say hello to Mr.
Pendleton. If I don't see you two again, why good-by and don't forget to
write." And she was gone. Not for worlds would she have displayed the
emotion she felt.
Polly and Lois stole down to Senior Alley for a last good-by to Louise
and dragged her down to meet their families. Then after much kissing,
giving of addresses, shouted last messages and promises to come back,
they finally found themselves in Uncle Roddy's motor.
They were both silent for a few minutes and their eyes were misty as
they watched the towers of Seddon Hall grow fainter and fainter, until
they entirely disappeared.
"We'll have to say good-by to each other next," whispered Lois.
"Don't!" answered Polly, with just a little catch in her voice. "I can't
bear to think of it, Lo."
Then it was that they realized that Uncle Roddy was talking.
"So," he was saying, "if Mrs. Farwell will be contented in that sleepy
old town, there's the big house at her service and the children will be
together."
"Of course I'll be contented. It will be a wonderful summer," answered
Mrs. Farwell.
"Capital!" spoke up the Doctor. "Roddy and I can come up for the week
ends and have some fishing."
The two girls looked at each other in astonishment.
"We will be together after all," exclaimed Polly excitedly.
"But where?" Lois demanded.
"At my old home," Polly explained. "Just to think I'll see my precious
dogs again!"
They parted hours later, after a very happy drive spent in discussing
plans for the summer. It was parting, of course, but as Lois reminded
every one delightedly: "It was only until next week."
That night Uncle Roddy noticed that Polly was looking very thoughtful as
she sat on the arm of his chair.
"What's the matter, Tiddle-dy-winks?" he inquired, pulling her down on
his knee and patting her shoulder. "What are you thinking about?"
"I'm thinking," replied Polly slowly, "how sorry I am it's all over.
It's been the happiest year of my life."
"But that's only so far," laughed Uncle Roddy. "You've still a number of
years to come, I hope."
"But can they ever be as happy as this one?" Polly asked.
"If I have anything to say about it, each year will be happier than the
last, dear child, and now, good night." And Uncle Roddy gave her a
hearty kiss.
So Polly, with Uncle Roddy's promise still ringing in her ears, fell
asleep at the close of that eventful year, not thinking regretfully of
the past, but dreaming happily of the joys to come.
THE END
THE "POLLY" SERIES
By Dorothy Whitehill
Polly Pendleton is a resourceful, wide-awake American girl who goes to a
boarding school on the Hudson River some miles above New York. By her
pluck and resourcefulness, she soon makes a place for herself and this
she holds right through the course. The account of boarding school life
is faithful and pleasing and will attract every girl in her teens.
Cloth, large 12 mo. Illustrated
1. POLLY'S FIRST YEAR AT BOARDING SCHOOL.
2. POLLY'S SUMMER VACATION.
3. POLLY'S SENIOR YEAR AT BOARDING SCHOOL.
4. POLLY SEES THE WORLD AT WAR.
5. POLLY AND LOIS.
6. POLLY AND BOB.
7. POLLY'S REUNION.
8. POLLY'S POLLY.
9. POLLY AT PIXIE'S HAUNT.
10. POLLY'S HOUSE PARTY.
11. POLLY'S POLLY AT BOARDING SCHOOL.
12. JOYFUL ADVENTURES OF POLLY.
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Charming Stories for Girls
THE CORNER HOUSE GIRLS SERIES
By Grace Brooks Hill
Four girls from eight to fourteen years of age receive word that a rich
bachelor uncle has died, leaving them the old Corner House he occupied.
They move into it and then the fun begins. What they find and do will
provoke many a hearty laugh. Later, they enter school and make many
friends. One of these invites the girls to spend a few weeks at a
bungalow owned by her parents, and the adventures they meet with make
very interesting reading. Clean, wholesome stories of humor and
adventure, sure to appeal to all young girls.
1 CORNER HOUSE GIRLS.
2 CORNER HOUSE GIRLS AT SCHOOL.
3 CORNER HOUSE GIRLS UNDER CANVAS.
4 CORNER HOUSE GIRLS IN A PLAY.
5 CORNER HOUSE GIRLS' ODD FIND.
6 CORNER HOUSE GIRLS ON A TOUR.
7 CORNER HOUSE GIRLS GROWING UP.
8 CORNER HOUSE GIRLS SNOWBOUND.
9 CORNER HOUSE GIRLS ON A HOUSEBOAT.
10 CORNER HOUSE GIRLS AMONG THE GYPSIES.
11 CORNER HOUSE GIRLS ON PALM ISLAND.
12 THE CORNER HOUSE GIRLS SOLVE A MYSTERY.
13 THE CORNER HOUSE GIRLS FACING THE WORLD.
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CHICKEN LITTLE JANE SERIES
By Lily Munsell Ritchie
Chicken Little Jane is a Western prairie girl who lives a happy, outdoor
life in a country where there is plenty of room to turn around. She is a
wide-awake, resourceful girl who will instantly win her way into the
hearts of other girls. And what good times she has!--with her pets, her
friends, and her many interests. "Chicken Little" is the affectionate
nickname given to her when she is very, very good, but when she
misbehaves it is "Jane"--just Jane!
Adventures of Chicken Little Jane
Chicken Little Jane on the "Big John"
Chicken Little Jane Comes to Town
Chicken Little Jane in the Rockies
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ELIZABETH ANN SERIES
By Josephine Lawrence
For Girls from 7 to 12
Elizabeth Ann is a little girl whom we first meet on a big train,
traveling all alone. Her father and mother have sailed for Japan, and
she is sent back East to visit at first one relative's home, and then
another. Of course, she meets many new friends, some of whom she is
quite happy with, while others--but you must read the stories for
yourself. Every other girl who reads the first of these charming books
will want all the rest; for Elizabeth Ann is certainly worth the
cultivating.
THE ADVENTURES OF ELIZABETH ANN.
ELIZABETH ANN AT MAPLE SPRING.
ELIZABETH ANN'S SIX COUSINS.
ELIZABETH ANN and DORIS.
ELIZABETH ANN'S BORROWED GRANDMA.
ELIZABETH ANN'S SPRING VACATION.
ELIZABETH ANN and UNCLE DOCTOR.
ELIZABETH ANN'S HOUSEBOAT.
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LINDA LANE SERIES
By Josephine Lawrence
For Girls from 12 to 15
Cloth, Large 12 Mo., Illustrated
"The trouble with Linda Lane," said Mrs. Quincy, "was that she 'couldn't
get along with folks.'" As everyone knows, a girl needs friends to love
her and believe in her. It isn't to be wondered at that Linda wasn't
happy. Then little Miss Gilly came to the rooms of the Society, the only
home Linda knew, and took the girl home with her. A new life begins for
Linda, and she finds, to her surprise and delight, how to get along with
people, how to make friends, and slowly and surely how to be happy.
Linda admires independence above all other traits of character. She has
plenty of that quality herself and she is the kind of girl who not only
cheerfully fights her own battles, but those of the weaker who cannot
defend themselves. She is "bossy," lovable, impatient and loyal, a born
manager, whose plans invariably work out to satisfactory conclusions,
and Linda has a definite plan which gradually unfolds in these books
written about her--the sort of plan only a girl without a home and
parents of her own could think of and carry to completion. Linda Lane
knows what she wants and she is willing to work and trust to her own
efforts to make her wishes come true.
1. LINDA LANE.
2. LINDA LANE HELPS OUT.
3. LINDA LANE'S PLAN.
4. LINDA LANE EXPERIMENTS.
5. LINDA LANE'S PROBLEMS.
6. LINDA LANE'S BIG SISTER.
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THE "TWINS" SERIES
By Dorothy Whitehall
Cloth, 12 mo., Illustrated.
Here is a sparkling new series of stories for girls--just what they will
like, and ask for more of the same kind. It is all about twin sisters,
who for the first few years in their lives grow up in ignorance of each
other's existence. Then they are at last brought together and things
begin to happen. Janet is an independent go-ahead sort of girl; while
her sister Phyllis is--but meet the twins for yourself and be
entertained.
1. JANET, A TWIN.
2. PHYLLIS, A TWIN.
3. THE TWINS IN THE WEST.
4. THE TWINS IN THE SOUTH.
5. THE TWINS' SUMMER VACATION.
6. THE TWINS AND TOMMY, JR.
7. THE TWINS AT HOME.
8. THE TWINS' WEDDING.
9. THE TWINS ADVENTURING.
10. THE TWINS AT CAMP.
11. THE TWINS ABROAD.
12. THE TWINS A-VISITING.
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THE JOYCE PAYTON SERIES
By
Dorothy Whitehill
For girls from 8 to 14
Between the covers of these new books will be found the most intensely
interesting cast of characters, whose adventures in school and at home
keep one guessing continually. Joyce Payton, known as "Joy" with her
knowledge of gypsy ways, is bound to become a universal favorite; there
is also Pam, her running mate, and her best chum; Gypsy Joe, the little
Romany genius, and his magical "fiddle," with which he talks to the
birds, squirrels, and in fact all of Animated Nature. Then there is
among the host of others Gloria, the city-bred cousin, a spoiled
darling; who feels like a "cat in a strange garret" when in the company
of Joy and her friends.
1. JOY AND GYPSY JOE.
2. JOY AND PAM.
3. JOY AND HER CHUMS.
4. JOY AND PAM AT BROOKSIDE.
5. JOY AND PAM A-SAILING.
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JUDITH AND JANE
By Eleanore Myers Jewett
Author of "Wonder Tales from Tibet" and "Egyptian Tales of Magic"
Cloth, Large 12 Mo., Illustrated
This is the story of two very different girls who became friends. They
began by being anything but friendly and Jane who was "new" found life
in school rather unpleasant. Then came the play and the mystery of the
flowers and things cleared up a bit, only to grow darker with the affair
of Alys' book. Strange that Judy, who apparently had so much to make her
happy, should be envious of Jane, who had so little! Judy, however, was
not so happy as might have been expected. As for Jane, troubles came her
way thick and fast, and with the accident as a dreadful climax to the
misunderstanding in school, it seemed as if there was nothing left for
her to cling to. But Jane found that trouble, met by a brave heart, wins
friends, and friends mean more than anything else.
All sorts of wonderful things happened after Judith and Jane became
friends. And then the thrilling adventure that might have ended so
tragically! It was a friend again who saved the day; a stranger, a
borrowed nickel and--but that would be telling the tale.
"Judith and Jane," to repeat, is a story of friendship, adventures,
mischief, happy play and a surprising ending, all these things, but
underneath and through them all is the story of how Judith and Jane
became friends and what came of it.
The book contains four colored illustrations, is handsomely bound in
special cloth, with headbands. Wrapper in three colors.
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FEODORA
By
Eleanore Myers Jewett
For girls from 12 to 16
Net $1.50
Judith and Jane again figure as leading characters in this story, though
the chief center of intense interest clusters about the mysterious yet
lovable Feodora.
Feodora has a secret, in fact many secrets, around which revolve many of
the exciting happenings narrated in this story.
The three girls are spending the summer at a girls' camp in northern
Vermont. The competitive games with a neighboring camp and the
adventures attending life in the open will hold your interest to the
end.
Bound in extra cloth with cover stamped in gold and colored inlay.
Four illustrations printed in two colors, wrapper in four colors.
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VIRGINIA LEE
By
Clara Ingram Judson
Author of "Mary Jane Series," "Junior Cook Book," etc.
Fourteen young pupils of the Junior High School form a Travel Club. Not
the least factor in the success of the Club is the cleverness of its
secretary, Virginia Lee. She it is whose plans and suggestions enable
the various "committees" to function properly and lead the Club to
triumphant climaxes.
As it is quite necessary that Club have funds, the members decide to
hold a rummage sale. From the proceeds of this sale the Club purchases a
bicycle for a boy member, whose folks had met with financial reverses.
The Club also plans a Thanksgiving dinner for the poorer element of the
town who live "down near the track." For this they use the balance of
their funds. Virginia helps to buy the turkey with ten dollars which she
wins in a contest by her efforts as an amateur photographer.
Virginia Lee's sweet disposition, sense of fair play and gift of real
leadership are such as may be chosen as models by any girl.
Bound in extra cloth with colored inlay on cover.
Four illustrations. Wrapper in four colors.
Size 5-3/8 x 7-5/8 inches. Net $1.50
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ALICE ANN
By
Clara Ingram Judson
Author of "Virginia Lee," "Mary Jane Series," "The Junior Cook Book,"
etc.
Cloth, Large 12 mo., Illustrated
The many readers who have found endless delight in Mrs. Hudson's books
about charming little Mary Jane will find "Alice Ann" equally
entertaining, wholesome and amusing. You who are as yet unacquainted
with the author's lively characters will thoroughly enjoy the adventures
of this girl and her many friends in the neighborhood.
Alice Ann, Nancy, Jimmie, and Margaret have many happy times, and work
like Trojans to accomplish the tasks they have set before them. Between
picnics and school sports, their days are well filled. Then, too, they
have many plans which must be completed.
There is not a dull moment in this book, and such is its charm that we
feel sure that Alice Ann will soon become a fast friend.
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WELCOME BARBARA
By
Kathleen Cooney
For Girls from 7 to 10
Her name "Welcome Barbara" is explained better by Barbara herself:
"My name's 'Welcome Barbara' but I'm called 'Welcome' most. Barbara is
for my Mamma, but my Papa says he just tacked the Welcome on front
'cause that is how I was after six boys."
"Welcome Barbara" has the faculty of making people happy and bringing
sunshine into their hearts. She is full of cute expressions and the
intrigue in which she involves the older folks and helps them to attain
happiness is told in an admirable way in this story. It is a book that
can be read by Mothers and Fathers to the younger children and we know
that they in turn will derive as much enjoyment out of it as the younger
folks.
"Welcome Barbara" says: "When you love folks lots you sort of want to be
hurt when you have hurted them."
Price Net $1.00
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HAT MAY
AN ENCHANTED PRINCESS
By
Lucy Thurston Abbott
For girls from 8 to 14
NET $1.00
This charming story is concerned with the fortunes of a little girl whom
a whim of Fate has placed in charge of a woman and her lame husband
living on the New England coast--the Winkiepaw pair--and the woman, whom
Hat May always looks upon as a cruel ogress of her imaginary fairy
world, treats her very badly indeed.
The story covering Hat May's doings is everything that a book for girls
between the ages of eight and fourteen should be. The characters are
skillfully drawn and true to nature; also while there is considerable
pathos connected with the ill-treatment of Hat May; so too there is
discovered in the telling an abundance of childish and delightful humor.
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The Rusty-Cats
A story of Hat May and her friends.
BY
Lucy Thurston Abbott
Author of "Hat May."
(For Girls from 8 to 14)
Summer has come again to Carey Hill bringing with it the "rusticators,"
or, as the Carey children are called, the "rusty-cats." With them comes
happiness to Hat May the little enchanted princess, and hope of recovery
to her little crippled friend, Hank. The mystic rites of The Seven
Bloody Bones baffle prying Mrs. Winkiepaw who is forced to grant more
freedom to her slave, Hat May. The success of Ariel's wonderful play,
written especially for the Seven, buys a wheel-chair for Hank, and then
when the summer is over, and life with the ogress becomes too hard to
bear, Phin cleverly rescues Hat May and defeats the ill-tempered ogress.
Can anyone guess the beautiful word which disenchants Hat May and takes
her from her dreary and sordid existence to one of beauty and happiness?
Price Net $1.00
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PEGGY'S PRIZE CRUISE
By Kate Dickinson Sweetser
Author of "Mickey of the Alley," "Ten Boys from Dickens," "Ten Girls
from Dickens," etc., etc.
The Orrville News offered as a prize a Mediterranean trip to the student
in the senior class of the Orrville High School who would write a
synopsis of a play, with a historical theme, best suited for a five reel
screen play. Paul Day wins the prize and his play has a try-out with an
all-star amateur cast, and Peggy Emmons is chosen to play the lead.
Great preparations are made for the cruise and at last the day of
sailing arrives. Then ensue some exciting experiences for Peggy and
Paul, for Peggy's family had also decided to take the trip, to Peggy's
great joy. The cruisers visit Madeira, Algiers, Constantinople, Cairo,
Monte Carlo, etc. A good lively plot runs throughout the book, the
travel information being always linked up with the action of the story.
There is a certain appealing heart interest in the book, for as you read
you realize that the sights have all been seen by a real person. The
author actually made the cruise, and so the story is authoritative in
every detail. Miss Sweetser's reputation as a writer of boys' and girls'
books not only assures a worth-while story but the human touch which
adds great value to her work.
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