Project Gutenberg 2011-12-06 Public domain in the USA. 58 Page, Gertrude 1872 1922 Paddy-The-Next-Best-Thing Nick Hodson "Paddy-The-Next-Best-Thing" by Gertrude Page is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around a spirited young woman named Paddy Adair and her relationships with her family and friends, particularly her sisters Eileen and her neighbor Jack O'Hara. As themes of youth, adventure, and the complexities of growing up unfold, the narrative offers a blend of humor and introspection about societal expectations and personal identity. The opening portion introduces us to Paddy, who is playfully vexed about choosing a blouse to match her eclectic wardrobe while simultaneously trying to engage her dreamy sister Eileen in the process. Despite Eileen's absent-mindedness, their lively banter sets the tone for their close sibling relationship. The scene is further enriched by Jack O'Hara's arrival, showcasing the dynamic among the three young characters. Paddy's bold spirit and Jack's charming yet carefree attitude are palpable, hinting at deeper connections that evolve within the story. The opening effectively establishes an inviting atmosphere filled with familial warmth, youthful exuberance, and hints of romantic tension, enticing readers into the vibrant world of the Adairs and their neighbors. (This is an automatically generated summary.) en Fiction PR Text Browsing: Literature Browsing: Fiction 689209 689494 2024-09-16T07:21:10.005500 2023-09-16T13:28:13.810897 text/html text/html 730896 2022-01-30T01:04:27 text/html 361501 2024-09-16T07:21:19.641454 application/epub+zip 363050 2024-09-16T07:21:11.696494 application/epub+zip 363051 2024-09-16T07:21:10.710474 application/epub+zip 567070 2024-09-16T07:21:25.839428 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 530931 2024-09-16T07:21:18.974437 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 532079 2022-09-17T12:44:33.415836 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 650048 650054 2024-09-16T07:21:08.761507 2023-09-16T13:28:12.787871 text/plain; charset=us-ascii text/plain 649820 2022-01-30T01:10:20 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17723 2024-09-16T07:21:25.984398 application/rdf+xml 13543 2024-09-16T07:21:11.085468 image/jpeg 3786 2024-09-16T07:21:10.895479 image/jpeg 241948 2022-01-30T01:10:39 application/octet-stream application/zip 249793 2022-01-30T01:11:00 application/octet-stream application/zip 298276 2024-09-16T07:21:10.063506 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://www.gutenberg.org/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia