Elfie Tells a Story

The Friendly Five

by Mary C. HUNGERFORD (1831 - 1901)

"There were neither examinations nor graduation exercises at the Coventry Institute. The only ceremony peculiar to the last day of school, except the farewells, was a little sermon from Mrs. Abbott, the principal, preceded by reading the average of reports for the year." Delia, Lily and Kate predict speeches and a visitor... but are surprised at what that visitor has brought them and what he wants them to do for the next year! Suddenly, they can't wait for next term! - Summary by Lynne Thompson

Listen next episodes of The Friendly Five:
A Deep Sleep , A Happy Day , A Mean Act , A Rainy Day , A Traveling Acquaintance , An Exciting Night , Catching a Train , Dressing Dolls , Elfie Gone! , In Katie’s Home , In Mrs. Abbott’s Room , In Troy , In Vacation , Letters , Lily’s Preachment , Marion is Happy , On the Road , Some Leaves from a Diary , The Adventure Discussed , The Christmas-tree’s Second Crop , The Committee Buy Ribbons and Make an Acquaintance , The Letter in Cipher , The Prize Awarded , The S. C.’s , The Sphinx , The White Queen , Watching and Waiting