The first edition of this book is dated 1907. The edition used is dated 1907. The publisher was The R.T.S. Office, 4 Bouverie St, London EC4 The number of pages is 306.

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General information

This book concerns a family where the children consist of a couple of boys, and a few more than that of girls. They live in a Square in London, which bears the name of an existing London Square, but which is placed, according to the story, in quite a different place to the real one. The children are fascinated by the occupants of the various other houses, some of whom they gradually get to know.

The children grow up, the boys are away doing interesting things, and the girls become interested in their own clothes and appearances. This may be just a male’s view of the story, but it seems like it to me, for there doesn’t seem to be nearly as much life as you find in the same author’s Pixie books. Well, I suppose that’s not true: there is a subtle undercurrent of old love affairs revived that runs right to the very last page—and that is one of Mrs Vaizey’s greatest skills. If you haven’t done so, do read the little biography we have written of her, as it will help you to understand her writing rather better than if you don’t.

Still, you read the book, and see what you think. You may well be pleasantly surprised.

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Contents

Chapter I.
The “Pampered Pet.“

Chapter II.
The People of the Square.

Chapter III.
The Trevor Family.

Chapter IV.
A Piece of Looking-Glass.

Chapter V.
An Old Trick.

Chapter VI.
What came of the Trick.

Chapter VII.
What the Victim said.

Chapter VIII.
Mrs. Vanburgh’s Plans.

Chapter IX.
A Visit to the Victim.

Chapter X.
The General’s Story.

Chapter XI.
Betty and Cynthia meet.

Chapter XII.
Miss Beveridge.

Chapter XIII.
Letters.

Chapter XIV.
Christmas Presents.

Chapter XV.
The Concert.

Chapter XVI.
Lost in the Fog.

Chapter XVII.
The Sisters.

Chapter XVIII.
The Party.

Chapter XIX.
A Strange Meeting.

Chapter XX.
A Tète-à-Tète.

Chapter XXI.
Trying Days.

Chapter XXII.
The General’s Wooing.

Chapter XXIII.
A Bundle of Letters.

Chapter XXIV.
Miles’ Return.

Chapter XXV.
Mr. Gerard.

Chapter XXVI.
A Moonlight Walk.

Chapter XXVII.
Explanations.

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