
Lissie remains convinced that she and her sister will marry the Elwood brothers, but Nett is uncertain. But what at first seems like happiness becomes confusion as Nett’s almost-suitor begins acting stiff and distant. Levelheaded, caring, and sensible, the elder Elwood brother seems like the answer to all her dreams. But soon, Nett is swept up in her own adventure as she meets the brother of Lissie’s prospective beau. Elwood.įrom afar, Nett replies with her usual practicality as she tries to keep her flightier sister’s feet on the ground.

Her remedy is to write witty and insightful letters keeping Nett informed of her adventures in the big city-from dealing with their beastly aunt and refusing advances from a ghastly suitor to attending plays with heiresses and falling in love with a dashing Mr.

When Lissie Dairton heads to New York City to visit her aunt and uncle, her only regret is that her older sister Nett can’t come along.
