02326cam a22003253u 45000010005000000030007000050050017000120060002000290070005000310080041000360400011000770410017000880500007001051000031001122450050001432640051001933000047002443360026002913370026003173380036003435000048003795000031004275080136004585201229005945340045018236530012018686530061018808560042019419990017019838386UtSlPG20260610133221.0mcr n260607r2005||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPS1 aWells, Carolyn,d1862-194210aPtomaine Street: The Tale of Warble Petticoat 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2005  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aA parody on Sinclair Lewis's "Main Street."  aRelease date is 2005-06-01  aText file produced by Charles Franks, David Widger and the Online
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HTML file produced by David Widger  a"Ptomaine Street: The Tale of Warble Petticoat" by Carolyn Wells is a whimsical novel likely penned during the early 20th century. The story introduces Warble Mildew, a lively young girl who joyfully embraces life and its absurdities, particularly after her expulsion from school for a prank involving a caterpillar. As an orphan with dreams of marrying and living a vibrant life, she takes on various roles—including a waitress—while navigating her aspirations in a quirky society.  At the start of the novel, Warble finds herself gleefully expelled from school, revealing her spirited personality as she relishes her newfound freedom. The narrative establishes her life in Pittsburgh, filled with humorous encounters and her determination to pursue a future that includes love and happiness. As she begins her journey, we meet intriguing figures like Dr. Big Bill Petticoat, whom she eventually encounters at the restaurant where she works, hinting at the whimsical adventure—blended with humor and social commentary—that follows. The opening sets the tone for a satirical exploration of societal norms, self-discovery, and the importance of joy amidst life’s chaos. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aFiction  aLewis, Sinclair, 1885-1951 -- Parodies, imitations, etc.40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/8386  c50368d50368