Swatty by Ellis Parker Butler (1903)

The story revolves around a young woman named Swatty who lives in a small town in the Midwest. She is known for her beauty and her ability to attract men. However, she is also depicted as being vain, selfish, and manipulative. The novel explores themes of love, relationships, and social class as Swatty navigates her way through various romantic entanglements and alliances.

By Ellis Parker Butler · First published 1903 · Genre: Humor, Children's Literature, Adventure · 14 chapters

Contents

• THE BIG RIVER
• MAMIE'S FATHER
• THE "DIVORCE"
• THE STUMP
• SCRATCH-CAT
• THE CARDINAL'S SIGNET RING
• THE HAUNTED HOUSE
• WASTED EFFORT
• THE MURDERERS
• SLIM FINNEGAN
• "THIEF! THIEF!"
• THE RED AVENGERS
• THE ICE GOES OUT
• HERB BESTIRS

More by Ellis Parker Butler

• The Hard-boiled Egg (1937)
• Philo Gubb's Greatest Case (1937)
• The Pet (1937)
• The Great American Pie Company (1904)
• The Thin Santa Claus (1909)
• That Pup (1907)
• The Confessions Of A Daddy (1907)
• Red Head and Whistle Breeches (1915)
• All works by Ellis Parker Butler