The story revolves around a young couple who return to their childhood home after being away for several years. They are now married and have children of their own. The wife's mother, who has been caring for the family home, is struggling with her own mortality. As the couple settles back into their old routine, they must confront the changes that have taken place in their lives and in the world around them.
By Henry Van Dyke · First published 1909 · Genre: Poetry, Philosophical, Inspirational