Veva

One of these women was my mother, Veva Tribby Hutchens.

Memories of a Midwestern Farm Nancy Hutchens 1939

One of these women was my mother, Veva Tribby Hutchens.

Memories of a Midwestern Farm Nancy Hutchens 1939

One of these women was my mother, Veva Tribby Hutchens.

Memories of a Midwestern Farm Nancy Hutchens 1939

One of these women was my mother, Veva Tribby Hutchens.

Memories of a Midwestern Farm Nancy Hutchens 1939

"Then you won't have Hetty's moods to worry you," said Veva, consolingly.

Holiday Stories for Young People Various 1875

We made a rule after that, and Veva, who was secretary, wrote it in the club's book: "Always begin getting ready for company the day before."

Holiday Stories for Young People Various 1875

As Veva said, you can't put the soul of a good time down on the club's record book, and I find I can't put it down here in black and white.

Holiday Stories for Young People Various 1875

But Linda Curtis and Jeanie Cartwright found that they were not needed and went home; Veva had a music lesson and was excused; Linda's mamma had taken her off on a jaunt for the day; and Amy could not be spared from home.

Holiday Stories for Young People Various 1875

Linda Curtis chose blue, and I would wear rose-tints (my parents did not insist on my wearing Quaker gray, and I dressed like "the world's people"), Veva chose old gold, and each of the others had a preference.

Holiday Stories for Young People Various 1875

Veva Fay and Lois Partridge never have any money of their own.

Holiday Stories for Young People Various 1875