The Mill on the Floss Book the 1st Chapter X - Maggie Behaves Worse Than She Expected

In which a simple afternoon’s play among cousins takes a turn as jealous feelings and childish mischief lead to a little girl finding herself in muddy distress, much to the consternation of her family. The uneasy quiet of the garden is broken by a troublesome incident near the pond, sparking anxiety and a poignant search that reveals the tender vulnerabilities beneath youthful tempers.