The Squire's Little Girl

Phyllis Harringay, a twelve-year-old girl and the Squire's daughter, has just returned to Harringay after living abroad with her father. Orphaned at birth, she is now the center of attention for local children as she rides her pony down the avenue. With her distinctive tawny hair, grey-blue eyes, and freckled face, Phyllis is described as neither conventionally pretty nor unattractive, possessing a unique charm. The village children, curious and intrigued, gather to observe her, hinting at the new dynamics her arrival will bring.