Ethelyn's Mistake

In a sleepy New England village, the day begins with clover‑scented mist and the soft hum of a bustling shoe factory. Amid the well‑to‑do families of the town, the modest but beloved Bigelow house stands out, overseen by the kindly Aunt Barbara, who has cared for her niece Ethelyn since childhood. As the sun rises, Barbara prepares for a special occasion—a wedding that promises to change Ethelyn’s life, while tending to the household’s daily chores and the expectations of visiting relatives from Boston.

Ethelyn, a gentle and obedient young woman, has grown under her aunt’s watchful eye, waking each morning to a tender kiss and the promise of a bright future. Yet beneath the tranquil routine, subtle tensions stir: the weight of family obligations, the whispered concerns of an upcoming marriage, and a small misstep that could ripple through their close‑knit community. Listeners will be drawn into the warm, detailed world of 19th‑century small‑town life, where love, duty, and a single mistake intertwine.