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100 1 _aDonnell, Annie Hamilton,
_d1862-1943
245 1 0 _aFour Girls and a Compact
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2005
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2005-12-01
508 _aProduced by Joel Erickson, David Garcia and PG Distributed Proofreaders
520 _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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aConduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
653 _aFriendship -- Juvenile fiction
653 _aVacations -- Juvenile fiction
653 _aYoung women -- Juvenile fiction
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/9505
999 _c51238
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