TRANSCRIBER'S NOTE:
Obvious printer errors have been corrected. Otherwise, the author's original spelling, punctuation and hyphenation have been left intact.
About This Book
A young orphan girl is sent to live with her solitary grandfather in high mountain pastures, where her cheerfulness and simple care for animals gradually soften his reclusive manner and she becomes close to a local goatherd boy. She is later taken to a distant town to serve as companion to a delicate child, and the contrast between village freedom and urban routine produces intense homesickness. Careful observers notice the effect of separation on her health, and a return to the alpine landscape and everyday tasks restores her vitality. The narrative explores belonging, the healing power of nature, and how steady affection shapes children and elders.