Leslie, Madeline 1815-1893 creator text utu 2023 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Gem of Neatness: Or, the Cousins" by Madeline Leslie is a children's novel written in the early 1870s. This book is part of a series that addresses moral virtues and is likely targeted at young girls. The central theme revolves around the importance of neatness, order, and character development, drawing parallels between personal habits and moral values as conveyed through the lives of its young protagonists. The story follows two cousins, Emily and Milly. Emily is a well-mannered, neat girl, while Milly arrives messy and wild from her upbringing in India. As the narrative unfolds, it focuses on Milly's journey toward becoming tidy and polite under the guidance of her cousin and Aunt Priscilla. The book highlights their interactions, Milly’s struggles to adapt to a new way of living, and the lessons they all learn about kindness, patience, and proper conduct. The story emphasizes that true cleanliness and orderliness reflect inner virtues and the importance of loving one's fellow beings, ultimately culminating in Milly's development into a better version of herself through her efforts and the support of her family. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2023-12-02 Originally published: Boston: Andrew F. Graves, 1872 Christian life -- Juvenile fiction Children's stories Girls -- Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction Orderliness -- Religious aspects -- Christianity -- Juvenile fiction Sanitation -- Religious aspects -- Juvenile fiction PZ Boston: Andrew F. Graves, 1872 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/72280 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/72280 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134654.0 72280