Cambridge: Press of John Wilson and Son.
TRANSCRIBER'S NOTE:
Obvious printer errors have been corrected. Otherwise, the author's original spelling, punctuation and hyphenation have been left intact.
About This Book
A lively children's tale centers on a cheerful but habitually procrastinating girl whose delays repeatedly inconvenience friends and family. Through episodic incidents—a missed party carriage, a mislaid silver inkstand, encounters with animals and a beggar, a Saturday divided between duties and play, and a damaging accident—the narrative shows practical consequences of putting things off. Other children, caregivers, and small moral lessons prompt reflection; embarrassment and mishap gradually lead the girl to recognize the value of punctuality, responsibility, and steady effort, culminating in a sincere resolution to change her ways.