Publisher's Synopsis
""Something To Do"" is a collection of short stories written by Louisa May Alcott, the author of the classic novel ""Little Women"". The book features a total of six stories, each with its own unique plot and characters. The stories are set in different time periods and locations, ranging from a quaint New England village to the bustling streets of New York City. In the first story, ""A Modern Cinderella"", a young woman named Ella struggles to make ends meet while working as a seamstress. Her life takes a turn for the better when she meets a wealthy businessman who offers her a job as his personal assistant. The second story, ""Debby's Debut"", follows a young girl named Debby as she prepares to make her debut into society. However, her plans are derailed when she falls in love with a poor artist. In ""My Red Cap"", a young boy named Tom learns the value of hard work and determination as he tries to earn enough money to buy a coveted red cap. The fourth story, ""Lost in a Pyramid"", takes readers on an adventure to Egypt as a group of friends become lost in a pyramid and must find their way out. In ""The Baron's Gloves"", a young woman named Rosamond must choose between two suitors - a wealthy baron and a poor artist. Finally, in ""What the Bells Saw and Said"", a group of church bells witness a tragic event and must decide whether to speak up or remain silent. Overall, ""Something To Do"" is a charming collection of stories that showcase Alcott's talent for creating relatable characters and engaging plots.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.