One of my favorite characters from fiction is Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle, who has a knack for helping the neighborhood children break bad habits. The cures often have a cruel streak — nearly starving a picky eater, planting radishes on a child who refuses to take a bath.
Two notable aspects about Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle: She lives in an upside-down house and smells like cookies.
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