The first edition of this book is dated 1901. The edition used is dated 1902. The publisher was The Religious Tract Society, London. The number of pages is 251.

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General information

Another book by Mrs de Horne Vaizey, also known as Jessie Mansergh, about the lives of five girls in one family, and their friends, in Edwardian times. Of course every time there is a major event, such as an engagement, or the cancellation of one, the different girls all have different takes on the situation.

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Contents

Chapter I.
Half a Dozen Daughters.

Chapter II.
A Happy Thought.

Chapter III.
A New Neighbour.

Chapter IV.
Castles in the Air.

Chapter V.
An Unexpected Visitor.

Chapter VI.
Nan plays Helper.

Chapter VII.
Doubt and Dread.

Chapter VIII.
The Vanburghs Arrive.

Chapter IX.
Ned’s Mission.

Chapter X.
A Tragic Surprise.

Chapter XI.
The First Engagement.

Chapter XII.
Not at Home!

Chapter XIII.
Diogenes at the Window.

Chapter XIV.
A Visit of Ceremony.

Chapter XV.
Diogenes at Home.

Chapter XVI.
The Curtained Pictures.

Chapter XVII.
A Budget of Letters.

Chapter XVIII.
Ned in Trouble.

Chapter XIX.
Gervase Vanburgh.

Chapter XX.
Among the Roses.

Chapter XXI.
A Vow of Friendship.

Chapter XXII.
Lilias Interferes.

Chapter XXIII.
Jim Returns.

Chapter XXIV.
The Garden Sale.

Chapter XXV.
The Blow Falls.

Chapter XXVI.
A Milestone.

Chapter XXVII.
After Two Years.

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