Description

Miss Polly Harrington runs the grand Harrington house with a strict, no‑nonsense air, making sure every dish is polished and every doorway quiet. Her new assistant, Nancy, works hard to keep the kitchen orderly while worrying about her own family left behind in the countryside. The arrival of Pollyanna Whittier, Miss Polly’s eleven‑year‑old niece, is announced as a practical solution to fill an empty attic room, though the housekeeper suspects little change will follow.

Pollyanna steps into the somber home carrying an unfaltering cheer that seems at odds with its austere rhythm. She quickly introduces a “glad game,” a simple habit of finding something to be grateful for in every circumstance, and it begins to ripple through the servants and the stiff‑hearted Miss Polly alike. Even the stern matriarch finds herself caught between her sense of duty and the unexpected lightness Pollyanna’s optimism brings.

As the days pass, the household discovers that small acts of kindness can soften hardened edges, and the once‑quiet corridors start echoing with laughter and tentative hope. The story gently explores how a single bright spirit can challenge long‑held habits without demanding grand gestures. Listeners will feel the warmth of everyday resilience and the subtle shift from rigidity to a more compassionate community.