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      Secrets

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      by LovelyMay Secrets shape the quiet tension in David’s heart as he returns from Sunnycrest, eager to speak with Jack about all he’s seen and felt. Yet only Jill is home, and though their earlier conversations had been shy and cautious, this time the air between them feels easier. Sitting under the open sky, David tells her about the Lady of the Roses and how Sunnycrest seems to sparkle in his mind like a page from a fairy tale. His delight dims when he hears Jack is away, “pot-boiling,” as Jill puts…
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      by LovelyMay The Tower Window stands not just as a room high above Sunnycrest, but as a metaphor for the emotional distance Miss Holbrook maintains from the world outside. On this day, David ventures once more into her estate, led not by invitation but by instinct and a yearning to share music. Finding the garden empty, he follows the sound of unfamiliar chords to the great house itself, his small feet carrying him through its grand entrance with fearless wonder. Each hall and furnished room speaks to David’s…
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      by LovelyMay A Surprise for Mr. Jack begins with an innocent visit but unfolds into something far more meaningful. David sets out to check on a kitten he had previously rescued, guided by his usual blend of curiosity and compassion. When he arrives at Jack Gurnsey’s home, his intentions are simple. However, the visit turns unexpectedly emotional as Jack, guarded and worn by life’s disappointments, is met with David’s genuine kindness and effortless honesty. There is hesitation at first, Jack unsure how to respond…
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      by LovelyMay Answers That Did Not Answer brings to light the conflict between a child's simple honesty and the adult world's tangled emotions. After standing up to bullies in defense of a helpless kitten, David finds kindness in strangers—Jack and Jill—who care for his injuries. Their home, quiet and humble, becomes a place where questions unfold rather than find resolution. David shares pieces of his past, memories of his father, and values shaped by a life secluded in nature and filled with music. His words carry…
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      Jack and Jill

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      by LovelyMay Jack and Jill opens with a moment of sadness that lingers. David, trying to comfort Miss Holbrook with music, meets only silence and a cold dismissal. Her sorrow seems sealed, too deep for even a violin’s tenderness to reach. Disturbed but not defeated, David leaves the house with a heavy heart. He wonders how someone surrounded by beauty could be so filled with pain. Rather than dwell on confusion, he sets off into the village in search of lightness and perhaps someone to share joy with. What he finds,…
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      by LovelyMay The Lady of the Roses begins with David’s continued desire to bring warmth into the lives of those around him, especially Joe and his younger sister, Betty. Despite the modest means of the Holly household, David becomes deeply disturbed by the children's hunger. Unable to ignore their need, he begins bringing food from home—doughnuts, cookies, and anything he can carry in his pockets. Although Mrs. Holly is initially critical of this action, her heart softens once she sees the sincerity of David’s…
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      Joe

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      by LovelyMay Joe is introduced as more than just another boy in the village—he becomes a mirror through which David begins to understand his own place in the world. During one of David's wandering afternoons, his violin draws Joe to him, not through sight, but through sound alone. Joe’s blindness doesn’t keep him from connecting; in fact, it sharpens his perception of David’s emotions expressed through music. The encounter is pure and without pretense, allowing both boys to experience a rare, unfiltered bond.…
    • The Puzzling “Dos” and “Don’ts” Cover
      by LovelyMay The Puzzling "Dos" and "Don'ts" quietly captures the widening gap between David’s inner world and the everyday expectations placed upon him. With each new rule he’s asked to follow, David tries to balance his desire to please with his need to understand why beauty must be sacrificed for labor. Pulling weeds and chopping wood make sense in routine, but lying under apple trees and watching clouds still feel more real to him. That contrast is not lost on David, and he begins to notice how often his…
    • “You’re Wanted–You’re Wanted!” Cover
      by LovelyMay You're Wanted—You're Wanted! marks a profound shift in David’s sense of place within the Holly household. The weekend is marked by emotional weight, as David overhears Simeon and Mrs. Holly debating his presence and uncertain future. Though not meant for his ears, the conversation stirs feelings of rejection and confusion in David, who has never before encountered the pain of being unwanted. The once-welcoming farmhouse begins to feel cold and unfamiliar. Alone and aching, David turns to the one thing…
    • Nuisances, Necessary and Otherwise Cover
      by LovelyMay Nuisances, Necessary and Otherwise unfolds with David attempting to navigate the unfamiliar expectations of the Holly household. Used to a life of free exploration, he finds the structured routine stifling. When he offers to help with dishes, Mrs. Holly, surprised by the gesture, points out his dirty hands and sends him to clean them first. This simple task leads to a deeper conversation about what counts as useful work. David, shaped by his father’s belief in simplicity and nature, struggles to see the…
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