Little Homespun

The narrative follows a young woman named Courage as she resolves to accept a plain but difficult duty — caring for children and arranging a country summer — and the practical kindnesses that help her carry it out. Friends and former companions, including Sylvia and the devoted Joe and Brevet, contribute comic warmth, local reminiscence, and small adventures. Episodes move between riverside homestead scenes and recollections of Arlington, touching on memory, loyalty, and community recovery after wartime dislocation. The book mixes gentle domestic episodes, childhood delights, and neighborhood schemes into a companionable tale of responsibility, affection, and everyday courage.