Mamie's Watchword

"Mamie's Watchword" by Joanna H. Mathews is a story for young readers from long ago. It follows Mamie Stone, a little girl learning about being good, sharing, and listening to her parents. The big thing she wants is a doll, and the story shows how much she wishes for it and how it makes her act. At first, Mamie seems a bit spoiled and really focuses on getting what she wants at a fair. But when things don't go her way, she starts to think about how she acts compared to her nice classmates. She then begins to understand that being kind and thinking of others is more important than getting everything she wants. This journey shows Mamie growing up and learning valuable lessons about making good choices.