02270cam a22003253u 45000010005000000030007000050050017000120060002000290070005000310080041000360400011000770410017000880500007001051000040001122450029001522640051001813000047002323360026002793370026003053380036003315000031003675080076003985201238004745340045017126530040017576530035017976530034018326530036018668560042019029505UtSlPG20260610133233.0mcr n260607r2005||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPZ1 aDonnell, Annie Hamilton,d1862-194310aFour Girls and a Compact 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2005  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2005-12-01  aProduced by Joel Erickson, David Garcia and PG Distributed Proofreaders  a"Four Girls and a Compact" by Annie Hamilton Donnell is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around four young women—Loraine, Laura Ann, T.O. (Thomasia O. Brown), and Billy—who are navigating life as workers in a bustling city. Tired and yearning for a break, they concoct a plan to escape the heat and chaos of urban life for a summer in the countryside, leading them to an adventure filled with personal growth, friendship, and the search for a place to relax and rejuvenate.  At the start of the novel, the four girls gather in their small flat, excitedly discussing their "Grand Plan" to spend the summer away from the city. They ultimately vote to leave, hoping to find a restful retreat where they can enjoy nature and leisure. As they contemplate logistics, characteristics of each girl quickly emerge through their dialogue and interactions. T.O., the seemingly unremarkable "Talentless One," volunteers to find their ideal summer home, embarking on an adventure that takes her to Placid Pond. This opening portion sets the tone for a heartwarming exploration of their lives, dreams, and the bonds they share as they embark on their journey together. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aConduct of life -- Juvenile fiction  aFriendship -- Juvenile fiction  aVacations -- Juvenile fiction  aYoung women -- Juvenile fiction40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/9505