
In a quiet New England village, a devoted mother gathers her two young sons each night to share the day’s moments and a story before they drift to sleep. Their bedtime ritual blends gentle lessons about honesty, responsibility, and the simple joy of listening, creating a warm, intimate atmosphere that feels both timeless and inviting. The narrator’s voice is tender, capturing the children’s curiosity and the mother’s heartfelt desire to nurture goodness in her boys.
Among the tales she recounts is a true anecdote about a tiny English terrier who travels across the Channel for its master’s business. The little dog suffers an unkind encounter with a much larger French canine, leaving him sorrowful and withdrawn. Yet the story hints at the terrier’s resourceful spirit, suggesting a surprising turn that brings comfort and a sense of justice without revealing how it unfolds. This collection offers charming snapshots of animal loyalty and the quiet heroism found in everyday life.
Language
en
Duration
~1 hours (64K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Charles Franks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team. HTML version by Al Haines.
Release date
2003-05-01
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects

1787–1860
A pioneering children's writer, educator, and abolitionist, this Boston-born author helped shape early American literature for young readers. Her life joined family, reform, and faith, and her books and poems carried those ideals to a wide audience.
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