[Illustration: Cover art] [Illustration: Peggy] THE GIRLS OF FRIENDLY TERRACE Or: Peggy Raymond’s Success BY HARRIET LUMMIS SMITH ILLUSTRATED BY JOHN GOSS BOSTON L. C. PAGE & COMPANY MDCCCCXII _Copyright, 1912_ BY L. C. PAGE & COMPANY (INCORPORATED) _All rights reserved_ First Impression, April, 1912 Second Impression, November, 1912 Electrotyped and Printed by THE COLONIAL PRESS C. H. Simonds & Co., Boston, U.S.A. *CONTENTS* CHAPTER I. The Return of Peggy II. The Girl Next Door III. Making Friends IV. A Busy Afternoon V. A Hallowe’en Party VI. Elaine Has Visitors VII. The Bazar VIII. At Home with the Dunns IX. Peggy Acts as Critic X. Ruth Is Perplexed XI. Christmas Preparations XII. Dorothy Goes Shopping XIII. Christmas Celebrations XIV. A Disagreement XV. A Pathetic Story XVI. A Belated Invitation XVII. Elaine Upsets Tradition XVIII. A Remarkable Evening XIX. Amy Is Disillusioned XX. An Eventful Picnic XXI. An Unexpected Visitor *LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS* Peggy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _Frontispiece_ "A sheeted figure at the door welcomed each comer with extended hand" "The rapidity with which the ice cream disappeared was startling, to say the least" "Staring with surprise at her brother’s crestfallen figure" "’Why not ask Peggy?’" "Luncheon was served shortly after their arrival" *The Girls of Friendly Terrace* *CHAPTER I* *THE RETURN OF PEGGY*