springs up a spontaneous reawakening of interest in the child-world
about us.

EMMA SHERMAN ECHOLS.




POLLY OLIVER'S PROBLEM

A STORY FOR GIRLS




"_What you can do, or dream you can, begin it.
Boldness has genius, power, and magic in it_."

GOETHE.




CONTENTS


CHAPTER

I. A DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE
II. FORECASTING THE FUTURE