This collection of short stories by Hesba Stretton is a delightful read for both children and adults. The stories are heartwarming and inspirational, and tackle themes of family, faith, and love. A Night and a Day is a classic tale of redemption, while The Worth of a Baby is a heartwarming story of a mother's love. Apple-Tree Court is a charming mystery that will keep you guessing until the very end. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.