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With a queer swaying motion the huge ball rose slowly in the air.


THE MERRYVALE GIRLS

A DAY AT THE

COUNTY FAIR

BY

ALICE HALE BURNETT

AUTHOR OF

"BETH'S GARDEN PARTY,"

"GERALDINE'S BIRTHDAY SURPRISE,"

"A DAY AT THE COUNTY FAIR," ETC.

PICTURES BY

CHARLES F. LESTER

THE NEW YORK BOOK CO.

201-213 EAST 12th STREET NEW YORK

Copyright, 1916, BY

American Authors Publishing Co.


CONTENTS

CHAPTERPAGE
I.The Invitation[9]
II.The Motor Trip[15]
III.The Picnic Lunch[22]
IV.The Fun Begins[25]
V.The Greased Pole[32]
VI.Jerry's Treat[37]
VII.Uncle Billy's Story[44]
VIII.An Exciting Moment[52]
IX.Home Again[58]

A DAY

AT THE COUNTY FAIR

CHAPTER I