Mary, Mary<br />A humorous tale about a poor Irish charwoman living in the slums of Dublin, and her innocent teenage daughter, Mary Makebelieve, whose first forays into courtship and romance, and their desire to escape from drudgery -- provide us with a charming picture of youth&#39;s enthusiasm and a mother&#39;s devotion, amidst Dublin&#39;s many parks and shops. The chapters are filled with James Stephens&#39; witty Irish observations on life, love, ignorance, the frustrations of the poor and the wishful thinking that sustains them . . . . told as jauntily as only a few authors can equal.<br />|Michele Fry, Soloist|