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Freeman, Mary Eleanor Wilkins
1852
1930
Wilkins, Mary E. (Mary Eleanor)
Freeman, Mary E. Wilkins (Mary Eleanor Wilkins)
Wilkins, Mary Eleanor
Wilkins, Mary Ella
Comfort Pease and her Gold Ring
Reading ease score: 90.2 (5th grade). Very easy to read.
Produced by Jeff Kaylin and Andrew Sly
"Comfort Pease and her Gold Ring" by Mary Eleanor Wilkins Freeman is a short story written in the late 19th century. This charming tale explores themes of childhood innocence, desire, and the lessons learned through experiences. It chronicles the life of a young girl, Comfort Pease, who grapples with the joy and burdens of her cherished gold ring gifted to her by her aunt. The story follows Comfort as she navigates school life, dealing with teasing and the pressure of not being able to wear her beautiful gold ring until her fingers grow larger. Despite feeling proud of her inheritance, she faces ridicule from her classmates and even ends up disobeying her mother's wishes to wear it at school, which leads her to a series of guilt-ridden events when the ring goes missing. After a worrying search and heartfelt confessions, Comfort learns valuable lessons about honesty and responsibility, ultimately culminating in the joy of receiving a new ring that fits her. This richly detailed narrative encapsulates the struggles of childhood while imparting moral lessons, making it a relatable and heartfelt read for both young and adult audiences. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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