
In a modest cottage on the edge of a bustling American city lives a solitary woman known to the locals as the good witch. Though she appears unremarkable—her only companions are a loyal dog and a collection of singing canaries—there is an unseen influence that makes those around her feel unusually open and receptive. Unaware of this subtle power for years, she discovers that her presence can gently sway thoughts and soothe troubled hearts. Guided by a compassionate spirit, she quietly offers help to anyone who crosses her threshold.
One morning a neighbor knocks, pleading for the witch’s counsel for a distressed family plagued by a husband’s drunkenness. The witch listens, sharing gentle words of encouragement and moral reflection, weaving biblical wisdom with her own practical insight. Her calming presence steadies the anxious mother, and her advice hints at the transformative power of moderation and inner strength. As she departs, the cottage’s windows seem to hold a quiet promise that compassion can illuminate even the darkest of households.
Language
en
Duration
~1 hours (65K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by David Garcia and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
Release date
2014-01-24
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Best known for the 1892 novel The Witch Hypnotizer, this little-documented writer left behind a curious blend of moral allegory, social concern, and late-19th-century fascination with mind power. Very little biographical information appears to survive, which gives the work an added air of mystery.
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