The end had come three days before Christmas to 77-year-old Mrs. William Heelis (“Beatrix Potter”), wife of a British solicitor, mistress of Hill Top Farm, Sawrey, Westmorland, England ...

Once upon a time, a little wood-mouse called Mrs Tittlemouse lived in ... ‘Begging your pardon, Miss,’ he said, ‘but is this not Miss Muffet’s home?’ ‘Oh, go away!’ ...