The True Story of Lilli Stubeck by James Aldridge. Short summary

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The girl Lilly is adopted by wealthy colonists. Mrs. Dauglish tries to re-educate her, to instill high moral qualities, to educate her, and to wean her from stealing.

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A girl named Lilly is adopted by wealthy colonists. Unfortunately, the child has picked up bad habits, illicit knowledge, and a love of freedom and independence in her native family.

Mrs. Dalglish tries to re-educate the girl by instilling in her high moral qualities, giving her an education and weaning her from stealing. But despite Mrs. Dalglish’s best efforts, Lillie’s freedom-loving nature proved stronger. After a time, she leaves her foster family and returns to her ailing mother in another town.

The heroine again faces poverty and uncertainty. Later, Lilly begins to help her guardian, who is left a widow. One day she brought herself to the point where she almost died. At this time, the heroine began to be cared for by her guardian.