Patty's Perversities

Name: Patty's Perversities
Author: Arlo Bates

By Arlo Bates

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A spirited young woman in a small town negotiates courtship, friendships, and social expectations as neighbors and suitors complicate her days. Social events — picnics, amateur theatricals, and holiday gatherings — provide settings for flirtation, jealousies, and comic misunderstandings involving Clarence Toxteth, Burleigh Blood, Tom Putnam, and other acquaintances. An unexpected elopement, family disputes, and a contested will intensify tensions and force characters to choose loyalties. The story closes with reconciliations, a modest wedding, and meditations on maturity and the consequences of youthful caprice.

About the Author

Arlo Bates

Arlo Bates was an American author and educator known for his diverse contributions to literature, including fiction, essays, and pedagogical works. His notable titles include "A Book o' Nine Tales," which showcases his skill in storytelling, and "Love in a Cloud: A Comedy in Filigree," reflecting his flair for humor and wit. Bates also engaged deeply with the craft of writing and literature, as seen in his instructional texts such as "Talks on Teaching Literature" and "Talks on Writing English." His works often explore themes of society and human nature, making him a significant figure in early 20th-century American literature.