Miss Herbert’s Keys

Miss Herbert’s Keys: Or Honesty In Little Things is a book written by Mrs. H. B. Paull and originally published in 1871. The book tells the story of a young girl named Edith Herbert who, after losing her mother, is sent to live with her aunt and uncle. Edith is a kind and honest girl, but she struggles to fit in with her new family and their expectations. One day, Edith discovers a set of keys belonging to her aunt and uncle and, instead of keeping them or hiding them, she decides to return them to their rightful owners. This act of honesty leads to a series of events that ultimately help Edith to find her place in her new family and to become a better person. Throughout the book, Mrs. Paull emphasizes the importance of honesty and integrity in even the smallest things. She uses Edith’s story to teach young readers about the value of doing what is right, even when it is difficult, and the rewards that come from being truthful and trustworthy. Overall, Miss Herbert’s Keys is a heartwarming tale that teaches important lessons about character and morality. It is a classic work of children’s literature that continues to inspire and delight readers of all ages.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world’s literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.