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An upright, aging resident of a quiet New England village is approached by stately foreign visitors and a dignified child who announce a personal errand, setting off local astonishment and curiosity. The story traces how this singular encounter upends village routines and exposes concealed loyalties, misunderstandings, and affectionate ties among several families, including a romantic thread involving a young woman. Through scenes of small-town life, ceremonial formality, and moments of domestic candor, the narrative examines identity, social decorum, and the unforeseen consequences when distant worlds intersect.
FROM DRAWINGS IN COLOR BY A. I. KELLER
| Vignette | Title-Page |
| “How much do they represent, the whole lot” | Facing page 18 |
| “I beg your pardon, I—I was startled” | 48 |
| It seemed a long five minutes | 136 |
| Gently rocking with both feet on the ground | 168 |
| “I thank you, Bull, for chasing me into Molly Cabot’s heart” | 182 |
| “He is the image of you” | 206 |
| “The end has come, my Moll” | 250 |