A Victorian children's novel by L. T. Meade, first published in 1894. It follows young characters, including Nan and Annie, as they encounter lessons of truth, responsibility, and kindness in a wider world beyond home. Its gentle moral storytelling and lively cast make it a pleasant listen for readers who enjoy classic girls' fiction.
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Opening of the book
RED ROSE AND TIGER LILY Or, In a Wider World By MRS. L. T. MEADE AUTHOR OF A BUNCH OF CHERRIES, A RING OF RUBIES, BAD LITTLE HANNAH, ETC. "Nothing is required but to set the right way to work, but of course the really important thing is to succeed." —Story of the Poor Tailor. NEW YORK GROSSET & DUNLAP PUBLISHERS Copyright, 1894, by THE CASSELL PUBLISHING COMPANY All rights reserved
i_1 NAN AND ANNIE ARRIVE Frontispiece—(Page 4.) CONTENTS CHAPTER PAGE I. Nan's Golden Mane 1 II. Crushed 8 III. Two Proverbs 16 IV. The Colts—Robin and Joe 23 V. Not Missed 32 VI. Friar's Wood 42 VII. The Story Book Lady 53 VIII. Alone in the Wood 63 IX. "I Broke My Word," said Annie 70 X. An Awfully Frivolous Girl 79 XI. The Diamond Ring 88 XII. The Land of Perhaps 97 XIII. The Fancy Ball 113 XIV. Poor Mrs. Myrtle 124 XV. "The Way of Transgressors" 132 XVI. Perhaps 143 XVII. Fairy and Brownie 152 XVIII. The Lorrimers of the Towers 161
XIX. Topsy-Turvey 171 XX. The New Owners 179 XXI. Hester Speaks Her Mind 194 XXII. Antonia's Gift 207 XXIII. Truth and Fidelity 215 XXIV. A Wet Sponge 222 XXV. Molly's Sorrow 234 XXVI. Plot Thickens 245 XXVII. Nell is in Trouble 252 XXVIII. The Lion and Mouse 262 XXIX. God Bless Antonia 274 RED ROSE AND TIGER LILY OR IN A WIDER WORLD CHAPTER I. NAN'S GOLDEN MANE. It was a perfect summer's evening. The sun had just set, and purple, gold, violet, rose colour still filled the sky
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