Betty Baird's Ventures
Anna Hamlin Weikel
Play
Length 6 h 38 min
Chapters 27
First published 1907
Betty has graduated from the Pines and is now with her parents at their new home on Long Island. When Betty finds out that her father is having trouble paying the mortgage, she decides to spread her entrepreneurial wings and help with the family finances. But can a young girl in 1907 earn enough money to make a difference? Does Betty have the spirit and determination to stick with her plans, even when others try to discourage her? ( Holly Jenson)
Chapters
1
"In Tight Papers" Read by Holly Jenson 20:45
2
"My Mother's Cookery Journal" Read by Holly Jenson 19:27
3
Merrylegs Read by Holly Jenson 9:15
4
The Clammerboy Read by Holly Jenson 15:38
5
Lois Byrd's Coming Read by Holly Jenson 13:50
6
Pickles Read by Holly Jenson 9:33
7
Betty "In a Pickle" Read by Holly Jenson 17:01
8
A New Scheme and a Dory Race Read by Holly Jenson 14:06
9
Betty and Craig Read by Holly Jenson 11:05
10
A Returned Manuscript Read by Holly Jenson 9:07
11
Preserves Read by Holly Jenson 25:13
12
The Auction Read by Holly Jenson 18:32
13
"We Regret" Read by Holly Jenson 15:40
14
Betty Visits "Uncle" Goldstein Read by Holly Jenson 19:30
15
Edwyna From the West Read by Holly Jenson 15:50
16
Miss Hunt's Missionary Lover Read by Holly Jenson 13:16
17
The New Librarian and Her President Read by Holly Jenson 9:12
18
"Shockingly Young" Read by Holly Jenson 16:20
19
In the Tea-Room Read by Holly Jenson 13:43
20
Phosphorescence Read by Holly Jenson 7:56
21
Mary Livingstone-King's Plan Read by Holly Jenson 19:27
22
In the Study Read by Holly Jenson 13:26
23
Betty Meets Miss Minturne Read by Holly Jenson 16:47
24
The Unknown Bidder Read by Holly Jenson 18:02
25
Betty's Client Read by Holly Jenson 10:53
26
Success Read by Holly Jenson 9:43
27
The Reception Read by Holly Jenson 14:18
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