| “You’re elected ‘Little Mother’” | Frontispiece |
| She eagerly counted the gold | 166 |
| Phœbe glanced at her calmly | 245 |
| “I have a story to relate,” said the banker | 302 |
About This Book
A lively family saga follows a group of siblings who face financial hardship and a forced move after their father's death, lodging with an elderly relative while new neighbors settle nearby. Twin adolescents take on responsibilities, seek employment, and pursue legal remedies to secure the children's future, while a hidden secret complicates their prospects. The plot combines everyday humor, domestic quarrels, competitions such as a boat race, accusations and courtroom episodes, and instances of bravery that test family bonds. Gradually, misunderstandings are cleared, loyalties are affirmed, and the children work together to restore stability and protect one another.