Grace Harlowe's Return to Overton Campus

Grace Harlowe steps off the summer train for the first time in years, her heart humming with the promise of college life. The sleepy town of Overton awakens around her as familiar faces—Mrs. Gray, the kindly chaperone, and Mrs. Elwood, the warm‑hearted matron of Wayne Hall—welcome her back with hugs and playful banter. The scene is set with bright laughter, the clatter of wheels, and the whispered legends of past students that still linger in the dormitory corridors.

Reuniting with old friends Miriam Nesbit and Anne Pierson, Grace dives into her freshman year, eager to prove herself and defend a classmate, J. Elfreda Briggs, who has already attracted unwelcome attention. As the campus buzzes with study groups, late‑night tea parties, and occasional misunderstandings, Grace’s enthusiasm draws both camaraderie and rivalry. Listeners will find a portrait of early‑twentieth‑century college life, full of spirited dialogue, youthful optimism, and the gentle drama of growing up.