Alcott, Louisa May

An Old-Fashioned Girl

Polly Milton, a sincere country girl, visits the lively Shaw family and finds herself amid city manners, teasing, and plenty of change. As she gets to know Tom Shaw and the rest of the household, the story gently contrasts fashion with plain goodness, then follows Tom’s growth into a steadier, more responsible young man after time working in the West. Warm, witty, and thoughtful, this classic builds toward a tender romance rooted in patience, trust, and mutual respect.