Timothy's Quest (1890)

Kate Douglas Wiggin's children's novel follows Timothy and Lady Gay as their search for a home brings them into the care of rural New England families. (Open Library)

Watches

Waterbury watch: A character mentions that Miss Boothby's fiance works at the Waterbury Watch Factory, grounding the dialogue in the real watchmaking company.

Source text: She says we'd oughter see some of his comp'sitions, 'n' she'll show us some as soon as she gits 'em back from her beau that works at the Waterbury Watch Factory, and they're goin' to be married 's quick as she gits money enough saved up to buy her weddin' close; 'n' I told her not to put it off too long or she'd hev her close on her hands, 'stid of her back. (Project Gutenberg ebook 18531)