Download or read book Nilda written by Edwin Doidge and published by DigiCat. This book was released on 2022-09-15 with total page 199 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In Nilda, Young Tom is burdened with the extraordinary responsibility of getting the news to his mother and father about a new war between two of the most powerful countries in the world. Due to the demands of work, the Horton family decides to hire a young Australian governess to help with the children. Excerpt: "Nilda Constance Chester. Dear me, what an uncommon name," came from Mrs. Horton, as she now, for the first time, noted the full signature. "Hilda is common enough," commented Tom. "Not Hilda, but Nilda," corrected his mother. It's quite a grand-sounding name the gentle Ester thought."