Uncle Wiggily, on his way to visit sick Aunt Lettie with flowers, is captured by a grumpy bear with walnut shells stuck to his feet. The bear intends to eat him, but Uncle Wiggily offers the bear a sweet-smelling rose. The rose's perfume softens the bear's heart, reminding him of happier times. He lets Uncle Wiggily go, who then removes the shells from the bear's feet. Uncle Wiggily continues to Aunt Lettie, whose spirits are lifted by the flowers, illustrating the power of kindness and flowers to heal.

Uncle Wiggily, on his way to visit sick Aunt Lettie with flowers, is captured by a grumpy bear with walnut shells stuck to his feet. The bear intends to eat him, but Uncle Wiggily offers the bear a sweet-smelling rose. The rose's perfume softens the...

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