In "The Telltale Tile," Miss Bennett, an elderly woman with limited means, hears about her neighbour Mrs. Stanley's financial troubles and decides to make a significant sacrifice by giving up her only luxury, tea, to help her. This act of kindness starts a friendship with Mrs. Stanley's daughter, Hetty. As Christmas approaches, Miss Bennett surprises Hetty with a beautiful workbox filled with sewing supplies. Later, Hetty discovers a hidden message in the workbox that leads to the discovery of a long-lost fortune, ensuring Miss Bennett's comfort and happiness—their friendship and unselfish acts of giving lead to a happy ending.