Edition |
[First edition]. |
Description |
314 pages : illustrations (on endpapers) ; 22 cm |
Contents |
Part one -- "Thoroughbred colts and little negroes" -- "A dent in my ego" -- Bedraggled canary -- Salad for a Sunday meal -- "Dear Miss - or Mrs.-Dix -- The world took notice -- Part two -- Murder! -- New York - New Orleans shuttle -- Florodora to "Little Italy" -- Gunfire on Madison Square Roof -- Higher up in the world -- Postgraduate course -- "She's a momma and a poppa wrapped in one!" -- The bell kept ringing -- They all talked to her -- "The next murder...will be yours" -- Part three -- Roses - and a handful of thorns -- Memories harsh, and also happy -- Fire bells and three farewells -- First lady of New Orleans -- Flood crest -- War, and peace of mind -- She saw a world change -- "Everybody talking about love" -- Age and consolation -- "Worth the price". |
Subject |
Dix, Dorothy, 1861-1951.
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Advice columnists -- United States -- Biography.
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