When Aldred is sent to Birkwood Grange she meets Mabel Farrington the parlor boarder who up until Aldred came had no best friends. To her surprise Mabel befriends her and shares with her the privileges of a parlor boarder. One day Aldred accidentally overhears Mabel explaining the reason why she befriended Aldred. But it wasn't long before she found out that Mabel has mistaken Aldred for a girl who rescued a child from a fire. Unfortunately Aldred does not have the courage to tell Mabel the truth and Mabel continues to believe the story. Finally she gets the chance to save her friend, will she do it? Please be forewarned that this book contains racial comments that may be offensive to modern listeners.
(Summary by Victoria Bell)
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