Chicago
Reading edition
Copyright, 1918 by The Reilly & Britton Co.
Made in the U.S.A.
Mary Louise and the Liberty Girls
JUST A WORD
The object of this little story is not especially to encourage loyalty and devotion to one's country, for these are sentiments firmly enshrined in the hearts of all true American girls. It is rather intended to show what important tasks girls may accomplish when spurred on by patriotism, and that none is too humble to substantially serve her country.
Organizations of Liberty Girls are possible in every city and hamlet in America, and are effective not only in times of war but in times of peace, for always their Country needs them—always there is work for their busy hands.
One other message the story hopes to carry—the message of charity towards all and malice towards none. When shadows are darkest, those who can lighten the gloom are indeed the blessed ones.
EDITH VAN DYNE
CONTENTS
CHAPTER
I THE MASS-MEETING
II MARY LOUISE TAKES COMMAND
III THE LIBERTY GIRLS
IV THE TRAITOR
V UNCONVINCING TESTIMONY
VI TO HELP WIN THE WAR
VII THE LIBERTY SHOP
VIII THE DETECTIVE'S DAUGHTER
IX GATHERING UP THE THREADS
X THE EXPLOSION
XI A FONT OF TYPE
XII JOSIE BUYS A DESK
XIII JOE LANGLEY, SOLDIER
XIV THE PROFESSOR IS ANNOYED
XV SUSPENDERS FOE SALE
XVI MRS. CHARLEWORTH
XVII THE BLACK SATCHEL
XVIII A HINT FROM ANNIE BOYLE
XIX THE PRINTING OFFICE
XX ONE GIRL'S WITS
XXI SUPRISES
XXII A SLIGHT MISTAKE
XXIII THE FLASHLIGHT
XXIV AFTER THE CRISIS
XXV DECORATING
XXVI KEEPING BUSY