The daughter of an austere father and a somewhat flighty mother, her double name exactly expresses the nature the girl has inherited - a delightful blend of demure goodness and lively charm, a sense of duty and love of mischief, that makes her the most appealing of the many famous child characters the author has created. Marie Marie, the heroine of this novel, is a most intensely alive and adorable girl that has brightened American literature for many years. When a twelve-year-old orphan girl comes to live with her austere and wealthy Aunt Polly, her philosophy of gladness brings happiness to the aunt and to. Interior is bright and clean except for one small stain to p. Illustrated dust jacket has small chips to spine ends and corners, darkening to spine, soiling to front joint, a few small damp stains. Small damp stains to top edge and fore edge at foot. Spine ends, corners, and tail edge of front board bumped. Dark green cloth boards with lime green stamped titling to front board and spine.
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