
Jack and Jill set out together on a bright morning, climbing a rolling hill that promises a view of the village below. Their playful banter is interrupted when they stumble upon an ancient well, its stone rim slick with dew, and a sudden slip sends them tumbling into a surprising puddle. As they scramble to their feet, the rustle of nearby brambles reveals Old Dame Gill, a reclusive but kind-hearted figure who watches the world from the edge of the woods.
Dame Gill invites the startled children into her humble cottage, where the scent of fresh herbs and warm broth fills the air. She shares stories of the hill’s hidden paths and teaches Jack and Jill a simple song that seems to keep the wind at bay. The trio’s lighthearted exchanges hint at a gentle adventure that will weave together curiosity, modest wisdom, and the simple joys of a shared afternoon.
Language
en
Duration
~20 minutes (19K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by David Widger from page images generously provided by the Internet Archive
Release date
2014-04-01
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Some of the world’s most enduring books come from writers whose names were never recorded or never revealed. “Anonymous” on a title page can mean many different things: a lost identity, a deliberate choice, or a work shaped by tradition over time.
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