Little Stories for Little Children, and A Little Girl to her Flowers in Verse

The story revolves around a conflict between two boys, John-ny and Ned, sparked by an accidental incident during a game. John's anger leads him to physically retaliate against Ned, but their scuffle is interrupted by a man who intervenes. The man's reprimand highlights the lesson of empathy, as he points out John's hypocrisy in hurting Ned while being upset himself. This tale emphasizes the importance of understanding the feelings of others and the consequences of one's actions.