"Betty Wales Decides" explores the pivotal decisions facing a young woman on the cusp of adulthood. As Betty navigates the complexities of boarding school life and the excitement of impending college, she confronts choices that will shape her future. This coming-of-age story delves into the enduring themes of friendship and first love, capturing the universal experiences of young adults as they discover themselves and their place in the world. Through Betty's journey, readers are reminded of the timeless challenges and joys of navigating the transition from girlhood to womanhood. This edition, carefully prepared by Margaret Warde and Eva M. Nagel, offers a glimpse into a bygone era of juvenile fiction, perfect for anyone interested in stories of school, education, and the blossoming of young love. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.