Martha Finley

Elsie's Girlhood Martha Finley

"As Elsie Dinsmore grows up and becomes a young woman, her family undergoes major changes. Her father, Horace Dinsmore, falls in love and marries sweet Rose allison, whom Elsie has loved since childhood. Soon two new members--Horace, Jr., and Rosebud--join the happy family. Elsie spends a summer with her eccentric Aunt Wealthy and experiences the joy of first love and the dep pain of betrayal. In an attempt to cure her broken heart, Elsie's family takes her on a tour of Europe. Upon her return--where and when she least expects it--Elsie discovers the delightful wonder of a true and enduring love