Under the pen name "Edith Van Dyne," Wizard of Oz author L. Frank Baum created the memorable character Mary Louise, a spirited teenager with a knack for solving mysteries and righting injustices. In Mary Louise and the Liberty Girls, the heroine and her chums contribute to the war effort.

"Edith Van Dyne" is the pseudonym under which L. Frank Baum penned a popular series of novels for younger audiences. In this tale, indefatigable heroine Mary Louise finds out that her beloved grandfather has been accused of treason and works tirelessly to clear his name and restore his reputation.

Table of Contents Chapter I THE MASS-MEETING Chapter II MARY LOUISE TAKES COMMAND Chapter III THE LIBERTY GIRLS Chapter IV THE TRAITOR Chapter V UNCONVINCING TESTIMONY Chapter VI. TO HELP WIN THE WAR Chapter VII THE LIBERTY SHOP Chapter VIII THE DETECTIVE'S DAUGHTER Chapter IX GATHERING UP THE THREADS Chapter X THE EXPLOSION Chapter XI A FONT OF TYPE Chapter XII JOSIE BUYS A DESK Chapter XIII JOE LANGLEY, SOLDIER Chapter XIV THE PROFESSOR IS ANNOYED Chapter XV SUSPENDERS FOR SALE Chapter XVI MRS. CHARLEWORTH Chapter XVII THE BLACK SATCHEL Chapter XVIII A HINT FEOM ANNIE BOYLE Chapter XIX THE PRINTING OFFICE Chapter XX ONE GIRL'S WITS Chapter XXI SURPRISES Chapter XXII A SLIGHT MISTAKE Chapter XXIII THE FLASHLIGHT Chapter XXIV AFTER THE CRISIS Chapter XXV DECORATING Chapter XXVI KEEPING BUSY

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The object of this little story is not especially to encourage loyalty and devotion to one's country, for these are sentiments firmly enshrined in the hearts of all true American girls. It is rather intended to show what important tasks girls may accomplish when spurred on by patriotism, and that none is too humble to substantially serve her country.