If the history of Polly's girlish experiences suggests a hint or insinuates a lesson, I shall feel that, in spite of many obstacles, I have not entirely neglected my duty toward the little men and women, for whom it is an honor and a pleasure to write, since in them I have always found my kindest patrons, gentlest critics, warmest friends.
L. M. A.
Contents
[ Preface ]
[ AN OLD-FASHIONED GIRL ]
| [ CHAPTER I. ] | POLLY ARRIVES |
| [ CHAPTER II. ] | NEW FASHIONS |
| [ CHAPTER III. ] | POLLY'S TROUBLES |
| [ CHAPTER IV. ] | LITTLE THINGS |
| [ CHAPTER V. ] | SCRAPES |
| [ CHAPTER VI. ] | GRANDMA |
| [ CHAPTER VII. ] | GOOD-BY |
| [ CHAPTER VIII. ] | SIX YEARS AFTERWARD |
| [ CHAPTER IX. ] | LESSONS |
| [ CHAPTER X. ] | BROTHERS AND SISTERS |
| [ CHAPTER XI. ] | NEEDLES AND TONGUES |
| [ CHAPTER XII. ] | FORBIDDEN FRUIT |
| [ CHAPTER XIII. ] | THE SUNNY SIDE |
| [ CHAPTER XIV. ] | NIPPED IN THE BUD |
| [ CHAPTER XV. ] | BREAKERS AHEAD |
| [ CHAPTER XVI. ] | A DRESS PARADE |
| [ CHAPTER XVII. ] | PLAYING GRANDMOTHER |
| [ CHAPTER XVIII. ] | THE WOMAN WHO DID NOT DARE |
| [ CHAPTER XIX. ] | TOM'S SUCCESS |