
SUNSHINE LIBRARY.
CHAPTER I CARO AND TROLLEY
CHAPTER II THE SILVER CANDLESTICK
CHAPTER III THE GATE IN THE ORCHARD
CHAPTER IV THE GRAYSON HOUSE
CHAPTER V TROLLEY GOES VISITING
CHAPTER VI A LOCAL SNOW STORM
CHAPTER VII IN THE GARDEN
CHAPTER VIII MISS ELIZABETH RECEIVES A SHOCK
CHAPTER IX ANNETTE’S WINDOW
Caro, a bright‑eyed girl with a crown of brown curls, spends her afternoons perched on stone pillars beside the stately home of a theological seminary. With her faithful cat, Trolley, lounging in the sun, she chats with passing scholars, delighting in the world’s small wonders while insisting she isn’t afraid of height. Their gentle banter reveals a simple truth: the cat, though carefree by day, trembles at the thought of darkness and clings to the comfort of light.
The story follows this sweet pair as they navigate everyday adventures—climbing, exploring, and sharing the worries that hide in quiet moments. Through Caro’s kindness and Trolley’s shy fascination with candles, listeners encounter a tender exploration of bravery, friendship, and the comforting glow that eases fear. It’s a heart‑warming glimpse into childhood imagination, perfect for anyone who remembers the magic of a sunny porch and a loyal companion.
Language
en
Duration
~1 hours (83K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by David E. Brown and The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
Release date
2018-11-10
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
1862–1948
A warm, gently old-fashioned storyteller, she wrote fiction for children and families with titles like The Story of the Big Front Door and The Candle and the Cat. Her books have an inviting, neighborhood feel that still makes them easy to settle into.
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