Chapter 26

Only Dolliebook coverByNina RhoadesIllustrated by Bertha Davidson     Square 12mo     ClothTHIS is a brightly written story of a girl of twelve, who, when the mystery of her birth is solved, like Cinderella, passes from drudgery to better circumstances. There is nothing strained, or unnatural at any point. All descriptions or portrayals of character are life-like, and the book has an indescribable appealing quality which wins sympathy and secures success.“It is delightful reading at all times.”—Cedar Rapids (Ia.) Republican.“It is well written, the story runs smoothly, the idea is good, and it is handled with ability.”—Chicago Journal.The Little Girl Next DoorByNina Rhoades.     Large 12mo     Cloth     Illustrated by Bertha DavidsonA DELIGHTFUL story of true and genuine friendship between an impulsive little girl in a fine New York home and a little blind girl in an apartment next door. The little girl’s determination to cultivate the acquaintance, begun out of the window during a rainy day, triumphs over the barriers of caste, and the little blind girl proves to be in every way a worthy companion. Later a mystery of birth is cleared up, and the little blind girl proves to be of gentle birth as well as of gentle manners.book coverWinifred’s NeighborsByNina RhoadesIllustrated by Bertha G. Davidson     Large 12mo     ClothLITTLE Winifred’s efforts to find some children of whom she reads in a book lead to the acquaintance of a neighbor of the same name, and this acquaintance proves of the greatest importance to Winifred’s own family. Through it all she is just such a little girl as other girls ought to know, and the story will hold the interest of all ages.The Children on the Top Floorbook coverByNina RhoadesLarge 12mo     Cloth     Illustrated by Bertha DavidsonIN this book little Winifred Hamilton, the child heroine of “Winifred’s Neighbors,” reappears, living in the second of the four stories of a New York apartment house. On top floor are two very interesting children, Betty, a little older than Winifred, who is now ten, and Jack, a brave little cripple, who is a year younger. In the end comes a glad reunion, and also other good fortune for crippled Jack, and Winifred’s kind little heart has once more indirectly caused great happiness to others.How Barbara Kept Her PromiseByNina RhoadesLarge 12mo     Cloth     Illustrated by Bertha DavidsonTwo orphan sisters, Barbara, aged twelve, and little Hazel, who is “only eight,” are sent from their early home in London to their mother’s family in New York. Faithful Barbara has promised her father that she will take care of pretty, petted, mischievous Hazel, and how she tries to do this, even in the face of great difficulties, forms the story which has the happy ending which Miss Rhoades wisely gives to all her stories.Little Miss Rosamondbook coverByNina RhoadesIllustrated by Bertha G. Davidson     Large 12moROSAMOND lives in Richmond, Va., with her big brother, who cannot give her all the comfort that she needs in the trying hot weather, and she goes to the seaside cottage of an uncle whose home is in New York. Here she meets Gladys and Joy, so well known in a previous book, “The Little Girl Next Door,” and after some complications are straightened out, bringing Rosamond’s honesty and kindness of heart into prominence, all are made very happy.For sale by all booksellers or sent postpaid on receipt of price by the publishersLOTHROP, LEE & SHEPARD CO., BOSTON

Only Dolliebook coverByNina RhoadesIllustrated by Bertha Davidson     Square 12mo     ClothTHIS is a brightly written story of a girl of twelve, who, when the mystery of her birth is solved, like Cinderella, passes from drudgery to better circumstances. There is nothing strained, or unnatural at any point. All descriptions or portrayals of character are life-like, and the book has an indescribable appealing quality which wins sympathy and secures success.“It is delightful reading at all times.”—Cedar Rapids (Ia.) Republican.“It is well written, the story runs smoothly, the idea is good, and it is handled with ability.”—Chicago Journal.The Little Girl Next DoorByNina Rhoades.     Large 12mo     Cloth     Illustrated by Bertha DavidsonA DELIGHTFUL story of true and genuine friendship between an impulsive little girl in a fine New York home and a little blind girl in an apartment next door. The little girl’s determination to cultivate the acquaintance, begun out of the window during a rainy day, triumphs over the barriers of caste, and the little blind girl proves to be in every way a worthy companion. Later a mystery of birth is cleared up, and the little blind girl proves to be of gentle birth as well as of gentle manners.book coverWinifred’s NeighborsByNina RhoadesIllustrated by Bertha G. Davidson     Large 12mo     ClothLITTLE Winifred’s efforts to find some children of whom she reads in a book lead to the acquaintance of a neighbor of the same name, and this acquaintance proves of the greatest importance to Winifred’s own family. Through it all she is just such a little girl as other girls ought to know, and the story will hold the interest of all ages.The Children on the Top Floorbook coverByNina RhoadesLarge 12mo     Cloth     Illustrated by Bertha DavidsonIN this book little Winifred Hamilton, the child heroine of “Winifred’s Neighbors,” reappears, living in the second of the four stories of a New York apartment house. On top floor are two very interesting children, Betty, a little older than Winifred, who is now ten, and Jack, a brave little cripple, who is a year younger. In the end comes a glad reunion, and also other good fortune for crippled Jack, and Winifred’s kind little heart has once more indirectly caused great happiness to others.How Barbara Kept Her PromiseByNina RhoadesLarge 12mo     Cloth     Illustrated by Bertha DavidsonTwo orphan sisters, Barbara, aged twelve, and little Hazel, who is “only eight,” are sent from their early home in London to their mother’s family in New York. Faithful Barbara has promised her father that she will take care of pretty, petted, mischievous Hazel, and how she tries to do this, even in the face of great difficulties, forms the story which has the happy ending which Miss Rhoades wisely gives to all her stories.Little Miss Rosamondbook coverByNina RhoadesIllustrated by Bertha G. Davidson     Large 12moROSAMOND lives in Richmond, Va., with her big brother, who cannot give her all the comfort that she needs in the trying hot weather, and she goes to the seaside cottage of an uncle whose home is in New York. Here she meets Gladys and Joy, so well known in a previous book, “The Little Girl Next Door,” and after some complications are straightened out, bringing Rosamond’s honesty and kindness of heart into prominence, all are made very happy.For sale by all booksellers or sent postpaid on receipt of price by the publishersLOTHROP, LEE & SHEPARD CO., BOSTON

Only Dollie

book cover

ByNina RhoadesIllustrated by Bertha Davidson     Square 12mo     Cloth

THIS is a brightly written story of a girl of twelve, who, when the mystery of her birth is solved, like Cinderella, passes from drudgery to better circumstances. There is nothing strained, or unnatural at any point. All descriptions or portrayals of character are life-like, and the book has an indescribable appealing quality which wins sympathy and secures success.

“It is delightful reading at all times.”—Cedar Rapids (Ia.) Republican.

“It is well written, the story runs smoothly, the idea is good, and it is handled with ability.”—Chicago Journal.

The Little Girl Next Door

ByNina Rhoades.     Large 12mo     Cloth     Illustrated by Bertha Davidson

A DELIGHTFUL story of true and genuine friendship between an impulsive little girl in a fine New York home and a little blind girl in an apartment next door. The little girl’s determination to cultivate the acquaintance, begun out of the window during a rainy day, triumphs over the barriers of caste, and the little blind girl proves to be in every way a worthy companion. Later a mystery of birth is cleared up, and the little blind girl proves to be of gentle birth as well as of gentle manners.

book cover

Winifred’s Neighbors

ByNina RhoadesIllustrated by Bertha G. Davidson     Large 12mo     Cloth

LITTLE Winifred’s efforts to find some children of whom she reads in a book lead to the acquaintance of a neighbor of the same name, and this acquaintance proves of the greatest importance to Winifred’s own family. Through it all she is just such a little girl as other girls ought to know, and the story will hold the interest of all ages.

The Children on the Top Floor

book cover

ByNina RhoadesLarge 12mo     Cloth     Illustrated by Bertha Davidson

IN this book little Winifred Hamilton, the child heroine of “Winifred’s Neighbors,” reappears, living in the second of the four stories of a New York apartment house. On top floor are two very interesting children, Betty, a little older than Winifred, who is now ten, and Jack, a brave little cripple, who is a year younger. In the end comes a glad reunion, and also other good fortune for crippled Jack, and Winifred’s kind little heart has once more indirectly caused great happiness to others.

How Barbara Kept Her Promise

ByNina RhoadesLarge 12mo     Cloth     Illustrated by Bertha Davidson

Two orphan sisters, Barbara, aged twelve, and little Hazel, who is “only eight,” are sent from their early home in London to their mother’s family in New York. Faithful Barbara has promised her father that she will take care of pretty, petted, mischievous Hazel, and how she tries to do this, even in the face of great difficulties, forms the story which has the happy ending which Miss Rhoades wisely gives to all her stories.

Little Miss Rosamond

book cover

ByNina RhoadesIllustrated by Bertha G. Davidson     Large 12mo

ROSAMOND lives in Richmond, Va., with her big brother, who cannot give her all the comfort that she needs in the trying hot weather, and she goes to the seaside cottage of an uncle whose home is in New York. Here she meets Gladys and Joy, so well known in a previous book, “The Little Girl Next Door,” and after some complications are straightened out, bringing Rosamond’s honesty and kindness of heart into prominence, all are made very happy.

For sale by all booksellers or sent postpaid on receipt of price by the publishers

LOTHROP, LEE & SHEPARD CO., BOSTON


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