The Pet Lamb is a novel by Harriet Myrtle, first published in 1866. The story follows the life of a young girl named Bessie, who is given a pet lamb by her father. Bessie becomes very attached to the lamb and spends all her time caring for it. However, when the lamb grows up and becomes too big to keep as a pet, Bessie is heartbroken. She is forced to give the lamb away, but she never forgets it. The novel explores themes of love, loss, and the bond...