The Amazing Mrs. Mimms

"The Amazing Mrs. Mimms" by David C. Knight is a science fiction story from the 1950s about Mrs. Althea Mimms, a 107-year-old time traveler for Destinyworkers, Inc., whose job is to change people's lives for the better. The story looks at what it means to be human and how people connect, as well as problems in society, all while exploring the possibilities of time travel. Mrs. Mimms lives in 1958 as a babysitter, helping families deal with their problems using her time-traveling skills and special tools. She thinks about whether it's right to change people's lives and feels the burden of her actions, which leads her to get a Duplicanical assistant so her work can continue when she has to leave for another important job. The book thinks about relationships and makes comments about what society expects, all mixed with the exciting idea of time travel.