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The Adventures of Sally is a charming, comedic collection of short stories that follows Sally as she hosts a lively banquet at Mrs. Meecher’s select boarding house. The gathering, initially tense, unfolds into jovial banter and practical excitement. As guests engage in lively debate over Sally’s modest inheritance, they propose witty and occasionally extravagant spending plans, adding humor to the discussion of legacy and financial decision‑making.
First publish date: 1922
Genre: Humorous Fiction/Comedy Fiction
Authors: P. G. Wodehouse
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