Dorset, Catherine Ann Turner 1750?-1817? creator Leprince de Beaumont, Jeanne-Marie 1711-1780 text utu 2008 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "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.) 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.) Original publication data not identified Children's poetry Fairies -- Juvenile poetry Poor -- Juvenile poetry Wishes -- Juvenile poetry PZ Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/25698 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/25698 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133605.0 25698