At the Altar : Matrimonial Tales

"The stories collected here depict a wonderful assortment of Montgomery's strong and independent "old maids" who have not been pining for Prince Charming, and for whom marriage is a pleasant addition to a perfectly satisfactory life. There are a number of younger heroes and heroines too, whose courtships are complicated by lovers' misunderstanings or obstinate parents. Montgomery manages to get them all out of their difficulties in various clever and amusing ways". Anthology of interesting tales by L.M.Montgomery originally published in various magazines. Contains : Aunt Philippa & the Men; a Dinner of Herbs; Jessamine; the Pennington's Girl; the Gossip of Valley View; the Pursuit of the Ideal; By the Rule of the Contrary; Nan; the Wooing of Bessey; Miss Cordelia's Accommodation; the Twins & a Wedding; Them Notorious Pigs; the Dissipation of Miss Ponsonby; an Unconventional Confidence; the Way of the Winning of Anne; the Touch of Fate; What Aunt Marcella Would Have Called it; When Jack & Jill Took a Hand;