02269cam a22003253u 4500 48396 UtSlPG 20260610134119.0 m cr n 260607r2015||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PS Bates, Arlo, 1850-1918 Patty's Perversities Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2015 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2015-03-01 Produced by Chris Whitehead, Shaun Pinder and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "Patty's Perversities" by Arlo Bates is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around the spirited and whimsical protagonist, Patty Sanford, who navigates the complexities of youth, romance, and family dynamics in a small town. The narrative explores Patty's relationships with her suitors, her family’s eccentricities, and the societal expectations placed upon her as a young woman. At the start of the novel, Patty awakens to a sunny morning filled with thoughts of an upcoming picnic, where she contemplates the expected invitations from her admirers. Through her musings, readers are introduced to her playful nature, her interactions with friends and family members, including her mother and cousin Flossy, and the rivalries that emerge amongst the young men vying for her attention. The opening chapters set the stage for Patty's lively character and the various challenges she will face as relationships deepen and evolve, revealing both her charm and her determination to assert her own desires amidst the social expectations of her community. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Mate selection -- Fiction Courtship -- Fiction United States -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Fiction https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/48396 89235 89235