02259cam a22003493u 4500 25698 UtSlPG 20260610133605.0 m cr n 260607r2008||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PZ Dorset, Catherine Ann Turner, 1750?-1817? Think Before You Speak; Or, The Three Wishes Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2008 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2008-06-04 Produced by David Wilson. (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) "Think Before You Speak; Or, The Three Wishes" by Catherine Dorset is a fairy tale written in the early 19th century. This narrative unfolds the tale of a humble couple, exploring themes of wishful thinking and the consequences that follow. The story serves as a whimsical yet cautionary reminder about the importance of prudent decision-making. In this tale, a poor couple named Homespun and Susan are granted three wishes by a fairy who they saved from a hare's fate. Initially excited by the prospect of their newfound fortune, the couple fantasizes about wealth and status. However, their first wish leads to unintended consequences when Susan impulsively wishes for a pudding, which ultimately lands on her nose due to a quarrel with her husband. Their second wish spirals further into trouble until they realize that their foolishness brought about their predicament. In the end, they learn a valuable lesson about moderation and the importance of thoughtful choices as they reclaim their sense of humility and gratitude. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Children's poetry Fairies -- Juvenile poetry Poor -- Juvenile poetry Wishes -- Juvenile poetry Leprince de Beaumont, Jeanne-Marie, 1711-1780 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/25698 66699 66699