The story revolves around a young girl who lives with her mother in a small cottage near a river. The mother earns a living by washing and ironing clothes for the villagers. The girl's father, a fisherman, has been dead for some time. One day, the girl finds an infant on the riverbank, and she decides to care for it. As the story unfolds, the girl's life is transformed by her new responsibility, and she learns valuable lessons about love, sacrifice, and growing up.
By Thomas Anstey Guthrie · First published 1842 · Genre: Drama, Comedy, Social Commentary