The four Corners abroad

A group of spirited American sisters and their friends find themselves stuck in a rainy Parisian summer, determined to mark the Fourth of July far from home. As they huddle in a small apartment on the Passy hillside, the girls concoct a makeshift celebration—hand‑sewing red stripes, scrounging colorful fabrics, and dreaming up patriotic costumes while the city’s strict gendarmes loom in the background.

Their plans quickly spin into a lively adventure of improvisation, with each girl taking on a role: Jo the organizer, Nan the enthusiastic leader, and the twins Jean and Jack busy gathering supplies. The narrative captures the eager clash between youthful American optimism and the genteel, rule‑bound atmosphere of Paris, setting the stage for a charmingly chaotic day of tea, decorations, and a taste of home in a foreign land. Listeners will feel the flutter of umbrellas, the hum of whispered schemes, and the warm camaraderie that makes this early July escapade both heartfelt and hilariously inventive.