
BY - ANNIE HAMILTON DONNELL - WITH ILLUSTRATIONS BY - WILLIAM VAN DRESSER
WHO COULD WRITE SO MUCH - BETTER A BOOK AND - DEDICATE IT TO - ME! - ILLUSTRATIONS
CHAPTER I
CHAPTER II
CHAPTER III
CHAPTER IV
CHAPTER V
CHAPTER VI
"I!" - "I!" - "I!"
CHAPTER VII
Miss Theodosia Baxter is a woman of few words, but the world around her never stops talking. On a lazy afternoon she finds herself on the front porch with a giggling baby named Elly Precious and a chatty visitor who spins tall tales about “toe‑watching” fortunes. The banter swirls like a cotton‑candy breeze, mixing regional slang with affectionate teasing, while the porch swing creaks under the weight of quiet curiosity. Listeners are invited into a slice of domestic life that feels both timeless and oddly specific.
Having spent three years wandering in search of something to spark her imagination, Miss Theodosia returns home only to discover that the most compelling stories may be waiting on the very step she paused at. Her gentle probing of names, family histories, and the quirks of neighbors hints at deeper connections to be explored, all while the rhythm of everyday chores and laughter provides a comforting backdrop. This opening promises a charming, character‑driven tale where ordinary moments become the heartstrings that bind a small community together.
Language
en
Duration
~2 hours (169K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
2005-09-01
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
1862–1943
A warm, quietly observant American writer, she is best remembered for fiction about children and family life, including Rebecca Mary and The Very Small Person.
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