Understood Betsy

In ""Understood Betsy,"" Elizabeth Ann is an orphan living with her overprotective Great Aunt Harriet and Aunt Francis, who constantly worry and instill fears in her. Their anxieties shape Elizabeth Ann's behavior; she becomes timid and believes she has a poor appetite and a fear of dogs. When Great Aunt Harriet falls ill, Elizabeth Ann is sent to live with her boisterous Putney cousins on their farm. This new environment provides the practical approach she desperately needs. As Betsy adjus...