
E-text prepared by Juliet Sutherland, Kerry Tani,
THE ILLUSTRATIONS ARE BY - SARAH S. STILWELL
Transcriber's Note:
Loveliness is a diminutive Yorkshire terrier of immaculate breeding, perched on an eider‑down cushion embroidered with cherry‑colored puppies. From his windowsill he watches the world with dark, brilliant eyes, a delicate nose and a graceful necktie that mark him as an aristocrat of the canine world. Though his thoughts seem to live in his heart, he is fiercely devoted to the people who share his home, offering a blend of cleverness and endearing charm.
Each day the street becomes his stage: the academic cabman who snaps his whip, the whistling newsboy who teases him, and a mysterious stranger in a yellow jersey whose stern gaze provokes a sharp bark. Loveliness waits anxiously for the late letter‑carrier, hoping for the arrival that might change his routine. Through these simple encounters the story unfolds as a tender portrait of loyalty, class quirks, and the quiet joy of being loved.
Language
en
Duration
~52 minutes (50K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
Apr 25, 2011
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1844–1911
Best known for the hugely popular novel The Gates Ajar, this American writer blended emotional storytelling with bold ideas about faith, grief, and women’s lives. Her work helped make her one of the most widely read and discussed authors of the late 19th century.
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