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The narrative follows a headstrong stepson of a gardener who resists being placed into service at a great country house, flees, and embarks on a succession of misadventures. His wanderings lead to encounters with itinerants, awkward incidents in small towns, and an escalating pursuit by the adults who search for him, culminating in a chaotic local confrontation and a strained return home where he must explain himself. The tale blends comic episodes with observations on youthful rebellion, social expectations, and the tension between freedom and obligation.
Then presently Miss Philips arose to her feet, gathered her skirts in her hand and with her delicious chin raised and an expression of countenance that was almost businesslike, descended towards the gathering audience below. She wore wide-flowing skirts and came down the hill in Artemesian strides.
It was high time that somebody looked at her.