Peggy-Alone

In a sun‑dappled orchard, a boisterous group of girls chase a mischievous black dog named Prince as they climb walls and collect apples. Their lively game is interrupted when a shy, ivy‑crowned newcomer, Alene Dawson—known to her uncle as “Peggy‑Alone”—appears, feeling lonely after her parents have gone away. With a quick smile and a shared apple, the girls welcome her, offering the companionship she has been missing.

As the children sit together on the grass, their chatter turns to the sour bite of fresh fruit, the mysteries of the looming stone house on the hill, and the simple joys of friendship. Their innocent teasing and gentle kindness set the stage for a summer of small adventures, where Alene learns to trust, laugh, and find a place among the lively circle. Listeners will be drawn into the warm, nostalgic world of childhood games and the tender bonds that form when strangers become friends.