Potter, Beatrix

The Tale of Mrs. Tittlemouse

Mrs. Tittlemouse lives in a sandy home under a hedge, where she sweeps, dusts, and keeps every corner neat. But her peaceful house is repeatedly invaded by unwelcome visitors—a ladybird, a spider, bees, and the troublesome Mr. Jackson—who leave behind clutter and chaos. Patient and determined, Mrs. Tittlemouse cleans up again and again until her home is tidy once more. In the end, she welcomes her own mouse friends to a quiet party, while Mr. Jackson is kept outside and served through the window.