I don't think even Sally Hershberger could do something about "The Water Ghost Of Harrowby Hall." Looking all damp and clammy is no way to present oneself at any kind of party or social gathering.
This is actually billed as "A Victorian Christmas Spirit Story." The author is John Kendrick Bangs. I first discovered this story in my children's Hitchcock anthology "Haunted Houseful." This volume also contained "The Wastywych Secret," by Constance Savery. With that nasty Victorian mean girl Jessica Fairlie!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
But 'The Water Ghost' is hopeless, although she can serve as an example of what happens to girls who do not take care of themselves, especially during the summer months.
Stock up on beauty products while you can!
So you can have "Fun, fun, fun," and maybe Daddy won't take your T-bird away!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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