The Little Girl

Kezia feels afraid of her father

Kezia feels afraid of her father from the beginning. He gives orders, speaks sharply, and appears too large and strict for her to approach comfortably

Kezia does not stutter with other

Kezia does not stutter with other people, but she stutters only when speaking to her father. This happens because she is under pressure and tries too

The grandmother is affectionate and thoughtful

The grandmother is affectionate and thoughtful. She encourages Kezia to make a pin-cushion for her father and comforts her after the punishment.

Kezia uses her grandmother’s idea

Kezia uses her grandmother’s idea to make a pin-cushion for her father’s birthday, but she stuffs it with torn pieces of his speech papers for the Por

Father is strict and believes

Father is strict and believes in discipline. He says Kezia must be taught not to touch what does not belong to her. He punishes her by striking her pa