'Aunt Jane's Nieces' Summary

Jane Merrick is a wealthy, elderly woman who is preparing for her approaching death. In her youth, she inherited her money and estate from her fiancé, Thomas Bradley, who died before their wedding took place. With no children of her own, she calls for her three teenaged nieces to visit her, so she can decide who will inherit her estate. They are Louise Merrick, Elizabeth De Graf, and Patsy Doyle, children of Jane's younger brother and sisters. Each of the three cousins is a different type. Louise is a kind and gentle girl who is always looking out for others. Elizabeth is a beautiful and intelligent girl who is always trying to prove herself. Patsy is a wild and rebellious girl who is always getting into trouble. Jane must decide which of her nieces is most deserving of her inheritance. She must also decide how to deal with her own mortality and the legacy she will leave behind.