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Elsie's Kith and Kin

Martha Finley

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Book Excerpt: 
. . .Apologies are quite uncalled for," returned Ella lightly, as they went up-stairs together. "I have always had a good time at Ion, and don't believe this is going to be an exception to the general rule. But do you know," lowering her voice a little, "I don't propose to spend nearly all my time with that hateful Miss Deane. I never could bear her."

"Then, how good it was in you to come!" exclaimed Zoe gratefully. "But I should never have asked it of you, if I had thought you disliked her as well as I."

They were now in the room Ella was to occupy, and she was taking off her hat and cloak. "Oh, never mind! I was delighted to come anyhow," she answered gayly, as she threw aside the latter garment, and took possession of an easy-chair beside the open fire. "To tell you a secret," she went on laughingly, "I like my cousins Ned and Zoe Travilla immensely, and am always glad of an excuse to pay them a visit. But that Miss Deane,—oh! she's just to. . . Read More

Community Reviews

As the family is on vacation, Edward and Zoe have Ion to themselves. Violet must constantly deal with Lulu's anger outbursts.

This book is written well, though it seams to go on to long on certain subjects.

ELSIE'S KITH AND KIN is #12 in the Elsie Dinsmore series and one of the best. The main plot revolves around quick-tempered Lulu Raymond, who does something quite terrible in a fit of rage. There's much psychological realism in Lulu's reaction, her subsequent remorse and guilt. The book marks a turni

Faith and family are primary

While this series is very old fashioned, I still enjoy reading it. The values expressed in this book are seldom heard anymore. Respect for parents and loving discipline for children. Our children would be a great deal wiser if they were truly raised this way.