Bébée; Or, Two Little Wooden Shoes

About This Book

Bebee is a young woman of sixteen. She is an orphan, having been found drifting in the river amongst the water lilies to die. Old Antoine Maes fished her out of the waters and took care of her as though she were his own. But when Antoine dies, the old women of the village come to pester her. They are not thinking of what is best for Bebee, but what is best for them -- and each one, in turn, offers Bebee a deal. One says she will live with Bebee and wants nothing in return, but a few pieces of bread and some flowers to sell. Another woman offers Bebee her sons, who will till her land and grow v...