A couple of the main characters, who 'teach' the youngster in the book the values of life, are The sister-goddesses.

Their names are:

Mrs Doasyouwouldbedoneby and Mrs Bedonebyasyoudid

I think the first 'name' should be considered a golden rule in all society, because otherwise the meaning of the second 'name' kicks in!

Just a thought. Lovely book (and film) by the way