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The book tells the story of Miss Theodosia Baxter, a 36-year-old woman who returns to her hometown after three years of traveling abroad. She settles into her family's old house and becomes acquainted with the neighboring Flagg family, who are struggling to make ends meet. When the youngest Flagg child, Elly Precious, contracts measles, Miss Theodosia takes care of him and, with the help of John Bradford, a reformed doctor and writer, nurses him back to health. As they spend more time together, Miss Theodosia and John Bradford develop feelings for each other and eventually decide to get married. The story follows their blossoming relationship, as well as the lives of the Flagg family, who are facing various challenges, including the deafness of one of the children, Carruthers. Throughout the book, the characters experience joy, love, and happiness, and the story concludes with a sense of wonder and new beginnings, as Miss Theodosia and John Bradford start their new life together, surrounded by the people they care about.
Miss Theodosia Baxter, a 36-year-old woman, returns to her hometown after three years of traveling abroad. She settles into her family's old house, which is located next to a small, rundown house occupied by a large family of children, the Flaggs. The story begins with Miss Theodosia's encounter with two of the Flagg children, Evangeline and Elly Precious, who are sitting on her front porch. The children are surprised to see Miss Theodosia, as they had been using her porch to escape the heat. Miss Theodosia is surprised by the children's presence and learns that their mother is away taking care of her twin sister, Aunt Sarah, who has fallen down the cellar stairs. The children's mother had planned to whitewash Miss Theodosia's white dresses, which she wears exclusively, but now Stefana, the eldest Flagg child, offers to do the task. Miss Theodosia agrees, and Stefana sets to work, but her efforts result in a disastrous mess, with the dresses being stained and wrinkled. Despite this, Miss Theodosia decides to help Stefana and together they work to restore the dresses to their former beauty. As they work, Miss Theodosia learns more about the Flagg family and their struggles, and she begins to form a bond with them. The story takes a turn when Elly Precious, the youngest Flagg child, contracts measles, and Miss Theodosia offers to take care of him, quarantining herself with the baby in her house. With the help of the Reformed Doctor, John Bradford, who is a writer and a former doctor, Miss Theodosia nurses Elly Precious back to health. As they spend more time together, Miss Theodosia and John Bradford develop feelings for each other, and their relationship blossoms. The story concludes with Miss Theodosia and John Bradford declaring their love for each other, and they share a romantic moment, marking the beginning of their new life together.
Miss Theodosia Baxter, a 36-year-old woman, has been taking care of Elly Precious, a baby who has the measles. She has grown attached to the baby and is playing a game of make-believe with him, pretending that he is her own. However, she knows that she will have to return him to his family soon. Meanwhile, John Bradford, a reformed doctor and writer, has been visiting Miss Theodosia and helping her with the baby. He is working on a love story and has been inspired by Miss Theodosia and her interactions with the baby. As the days pass, Miss Theodosia and John Bradford grow closer, and she begins to develop feelings for him. Despite their age, they both feel young and in love. Eventually, John Bradford confesses his love for Miss Theodosia, and she reveals that she loves him too. They decide to get married, but only after John Bradford finishes his love story.
Miss Theodosia Baxter, a 36-year-old woman, has been taking care of Elly Precious, a baby who has recovered from measles. She has grown attached to the baby and is playing a game of make-believe with him, pretending that he is her own. Meanwhile, John Bradford, a reformed doctor and writer, has been visiting Miss Theodosia and helping her with the baby. As they spend more time together, Miss Theodosia and John Bradford grow closer, and she begins to develop feelings for him. Eventually, John Bradford confesses his love for Miss Theodosia, and she reveals that she loves him too. They decide to get married, but only after John Bradford finishes his love story. The story takes a turn when Evangeline, Elly Precious's sister, bursts in and announces that she has entered Elly Precious into a baby show at the circus, and he has won a prize. Miss Theodosia and John Bradford are relieved and happy, and they share a romantic moment, marking the beginning of their new life together.
Miss Theodosia Baxter, a 36-year-old woman, has been taking care of Elly Precious, a baby who has recovered from measles. She has grown attached to the baby and is playing a game of make-believe with him, pretending that he is her own. Meanwhile, John Bradford, a reformed doctor and writer, has been visiting Miss Theodosia and helping her with the baby. As they spend more time together, Miss Theodosia and John Bradford grow closer, and she begins to develop feelings for him. Eventually, John Bradford confesses his love for Miss Theodosia, and she reveals that she loves him too. They decide to get married, but only after John Bradford finishes his love story. The story takes a turn when Evangeline, Elly Precious's sister, bursts in and announces that she has entered Elly Precious into a baby show at the circus, and he has won a prize. Miss Theodosia and John Bradford are relieved and happy, and they share a romantic moment, marking the beginning of their new life together.
Miss Theodosia Baxter, a 36-year-old woman, has been taking care of Elly Precious, a baby who has recovered from measles. She has grown attached to the baby and is playing a game of make-believe with him, pretending that he is her own. Meanwhile, John Bradford, a reformed doctor and writer, has been visiting Miss Theodosia and helping her with the baby. As they spend more time together, Miss Theodosia and John Bradford grow closer, and she begins to develop feelings for him. Eventually, John Bradford confesses his love for Miss Theodosia, and she reveals that she loves him too. They decide to get married, but only after John Bradford finishes his love story. The story takes a turn when Evangeline, Elly Precious's sister, bursts in and announces that she has entered Elly Precious into a baby show at the circus, and he has won a prize. Miss Theodosia and John Bradford are relieved and happy, and they share a romantic moment, marking the beginning of their new life together.
Miss Theodosia Baxter, a 36-year-old woman, has been taking care of Elly Precious, a baby who has recovered from measles. She has grown attached to the baby and is playing a game of make-believe with him, pretending that he is her own. Meanwhile, John Bradford, a reformed doctor and writer, has been visiting Miss Theodosia and helping her with the baby. As they spend more time together, Miss Theodosia and John Bradford grow closer, and she begins to develop feelings for him. Eventually, John Bradford confesses his love for Miss Theodosia, and she reveals that she loves him too. They decide to get married, but only after John Bradford finishes his love story. The story takes a turn when Evangeline, Elly Precious's sister, bursts in and announces that she has entered Elly Precious into a baby show at the circus, and he has won a prize. Miss Theodosia and John Bradford are relieved and happy, and they share a romantic moment, marking the beginning of their new life together.
Miss Theodosia Baxter, a 36-year-old woman, has been taking care of Elly Precious, a baby who has recovered from measles. She has grown attached to the baby and is playing a game of make-believe with him, pretending that he is her own. Meanwhile, John Bradford, a reformed doctor and writer, has been visiting Miss Theodosia and helping her with the baby. As they spend more time together, Miss Theodosia and John Bradford grow closer, and she begins to develop feelings for him. Eventually, John Bradford confesses his love for Miss Theodosia, and she reveals that she loves him too. They decide to get married, but only after John Bradford finishes his love story. The story takes a turn when Evangeline, Elly Precious's sister, bursts in and announces that she has entered Elly Precious into a baby show at the circus, and he has won a prize. Miss Theodosia and John Bradford are relieved and happy, and they share a romantic moment, marking the beginning of their new life together.
Evangeline shares two exciting pieces of news with Miss Theodosia: a doctor believes he can cure her brother Carruthers' deafness, and her mother is coming home from taking care of her aunt. The family is overjoyed and begins preparing for their mother's return, including cleaning and cooking special treats. Meanwhile, John Bradford visits Miss Theodosia and she shares the news with him. Evangeline accidentally witnesses John Bradford kissing Miss Theodosia, and she is embarrassed and unsure of how to react. However, John Bradford takes the opportunity to ask Evangeline for her blessing to marry Miss Theodosia, and in a sweet and impromptu ceremony, Evangeline gives her consent and even pronounces them married. The scene ends with a sense of joy and wonder, as the characters bask in the happiness of the moment.