Nice period story of the 1830's, in a robust Quaker family of North Carolina, and of Martitia, the gentle, timid, solemn...

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THE LOVED TO LAUGH

Nice period story of the 1830's, in a robust Quaker family of North Carolina, and of Martitia, the gentle, timid, solemn orphan girl they took in. Martitia has been brought up in a genteel manner, but the Gardners, gayhearted, industrious, soon teach her laughter along with housewifery. She wants to stay -- and eventually Dr. David wins the fight against her snobbish Uncle James Randolph and she belongs to them legally. There is a touch of romance -- a building towards marriage with Jonathan, the eldest son. Pleasant touches of family, character, period, and domestics.

Pub Date: April 3, 1942

ISBN: N/A

Page Count: -

Publisher: Doubleday, Doran

Review Posted Online: N/A

Kirkus Reviews Issue: April 1, 1942

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