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From "The Little Colonel's Christmas Vacation" by Johnston, Annie F. (Annie Fellows)
Gabrielle Melville
A lively and unconventional girl from a military family, known for her musical talent and tendency to lose things.
Core Belief
"Gay believes in embracing life with enthusiasm and pursuing her passions with intensity. She values friendship and military honor."
Worldview
Gay sees the world as a playground for her to explore. She is optimistic and embraces new experiences, but sometimes struggles with organization and attention to detail.
Personality
Gay is energetic, enthusiastic, and somewhat scatterbrained. She is a talented violinist and approaches everything she does with intensity. Though prone to mishaps, she is generally good-natured and well-liked.
In Their Own Words
"Oh, girls, I had the worst time getting dressed this evening that I ever had in my life."
"Do you know whether it's true or not? _Does_ a peacock stop strutting if it happens to see its feet?"
"I'll always have the satisfaction of knowing that I put my best foot foremost, and if they had been alike I couldn't have done that. Now could I?"
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