How Bessie Kept House

Amanda Minnie Douglas (1831 - 1916)

Bessie desperately wants to be trusted with taking care of the house alone, instead of being bossed by Cousin Jane, while her mother goes on a trip. Bessie receives her wish but soon finds keeping house to be harder than she expected. - Summary by Elsie Selwyn

Genre(s): Family, General

Language: English

Keyword(s): coming of age (26), girl (17), responsibility (6), house-keeping (1)

Section Chapter Reader Time
Play 01 Chapter 1: Bessie's Ambition Elsie Selwyn
00:06:14
Play 02 Chapter 2: Bessie's Troubles Begin Elsie Selwyn
00:12:34
Play 03 Chapter 3: Bessie's Severe Lesson Elsie Selwyn
00:10:31
Play 04 Chapter 4: Bessie's "Higher Housekeeping" Elsie Selwyn
00:06:40