When I Was a Witch

1910
Charlotte Perkins Gilman
When I Was a Witch
B-

A New York woman tells of how she's granted the power to make some of her wishes come true, wishes to reform society, like stopping animal abuse and curbing the dishonest sensational press.  When she wishes "white" magic, wanting women to be freed to mother the world, she loses her power.  All of her other wishes are undone, which is why nowadays you still might see a dog wearing clothes and a bracelet, although not necessarily a pocket-handkerchief.