
Chapter One. - Two Good Homes.
Chapter Two. - Haughton Park.
Chapter Three. - Old Sally’s Eliza.
Chapter Four. - Philippa’s Birthday.
Chapter Five. - The Round Robin.
Chapter Six. - Lost!
Chapter Seven. - Found!
Chapter Eight. - Becky.
Chapter Nine. - Philippa’s Visit.
Chapter Ten. - One White Paw.
In a quiet hayloft tucked away from the world, two curious children discover a litter of kittens—one sleek as midnight, one as pure as snow, and a third a modest grey. Their playful routine turns serious when they must decide which of the three to keep, using a simple game of chance that quickly reveals deeper questions about fairness, affection, and the weight of a name. As the black kitten wins the draw, the siblings grapple with the implications of their choice, each feeling the tug of compassion for the abandoned siblings.
The story unfolds with gentle humor and a keen eye for the everyday moral puzzles that shape childhood. Through the siblings’ banter and the watchful eyes of the mother cat, listeners are invited to reflect on how we value the uncommon over the ordinary, and how simple decisions can echo larger truths about empathy and responsibility.
Language
en
Duration
~4 hours (255K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Nick Hodson of London, England
Release date
2007-10-20
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
1848–1899
A Victorian writer of children’s stories, remembered for warm, domestic tales like A Pair of Clogs and The Kitchen Cat and Other Stories. Her books often center on everyday family life, small adventures, and the emotional world of children.
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