Palm Sunday; or, Little Mary's Saturday's walk

A gentle Saturday afternoon unfolds as young Mary sets off with her father, a wicker basket in hand, to visit the kindly Molly Davies. The countryside glows with early spring blossoms—violets, primroses, cowslips, and the shy pasque‑flower—while birds and tadpoles add lively chatter to the scene. As Mary wanders the lane, she marvels at the beauty around her, sharing thoughtful reflections on how nature’s splendor lifts the spirit.

Arriving at the cottage, Mary’s curiosity leads her into a charming lesson in folk botany. With Molly’s patient guidance, she discovers the humble uses of pile‑wort, adder’s‑tongue, and lady’s‑smocks, linking the simple garden plants to old remedies and stories. The episode captures a tender moment of learning, kindness, and the quiet wonder of a child’s heart in a world where every flower and bird seems to speak of a deeper goodness.