Betty Wales, B. A.: A story for girls
by OpenStories
Original author: Edith K. Dunton
"Betty Wales, B.A.: A Story for Girls" by Edith K. Dunton is a fictional story likely written in the early 20th century. The narrative continues the adventures of Betty Wales, following her experiences after graduating from Harding College, exploring themes of friendship and youthful escapades as she and her friends embark on various journeys. The characters include Betty and her close friends, known collectively as "The Merry Hearts," as they navigate life post-college and prepare for new experiences abroad. The opening of the book introduces Betty Wales as she returns home after graduation and reconnects with her family, while simultaneously receiving exciting news from her friends about a wedding. This sets off a flurry of correspondence, revealing Betty's enthusiastic personality and deep bonds with her college friends. As the plot unfolds, we see Betty express her eagerness to support her friends in their upcoming wedding and travel plans, establishing a lively atmosphere filled with anticipation. The text also hints at various adventures awaiting the characters in Europe, fostering an environment ripe for comically impromptu moments and heartfelt reunions.
Betty Wales, B. A.: A story for girls, by Edith K. Dunton. Republished by OpenStories from Project Gutenberg eBook #68240.
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19 Chapters
- 1.Front Matter418 words
- 2.Chapter I: An Impromptu Wedding--And Other Impromptus3,070 words
- 3.Chapter II: A Going-Away Party--Harding Style2,905 words
- 4.Chapter III: Off to Bonnie Scotland3,811 words
- 5.Chapter IV: A Disillusionment Made Good3,823 words
- 6.Chapter V: A Ruin and a Reunion3,839 words
- 7.Chapter VI: Scotch Mists3,218 words
- 8.Chapter VII: The Ghost of Dunstaffnage2,935 words
- 9.Chapter VIII: Betty Discovers Her Specialty3,347 words
- 10.Chapter IX: Buying a Duke3,235 words
- 11.Chapter X: The Gay Ghosts of London3,286 words
- 12.Chapter XI: Betty Wales, Detective3,050 words
- 13.Chapter XII: Jasper J. Morton Again2,620 words
- 14.Chapter XIII: A “near-Adventure”3,905 words
- 15.Chapter XIV: A Real Adventure2,601 words
- 16.Chapter XV: A Noisy Parisian Ghost3,544 words
- 17.Chapter XVI: The Progress of Romance3,091 words
- 18.Chapter XVII: Telling the Magnate3,103 words
- 19.Chapter XVIII: Home Again2,985 words