Betty Wales & Co.: A story for girls

"Betty Wales & Co.: A Story for Girls" by Edith K. (Edith Kellogg) Dunton is a heartwarming turn-of-the-century tale that follows the spirited Betty Wales as she, along with her friends, transitions from college life to the complexities of early adulthood. The narrative highlights the importance of friendship and family as it opens with Betty's post-graduation homecoming and subsequent discovery of her family's financial struggles and the story then gently guides readers through Betty’s enterprising solution: a tea-room venture with her friends Madeline and Babbie; this path is fraught with comical surprises and earnest endeavors, revealing her inspiring journey into responsibility and the beginnings of a potential entrepreneur.