Where the young child was : and also The spirit of the house, The youngest officer, Linden goes home, The little brown house, That makes the world go round

A winter night on a remote Northwest post sets the stage for a quietly charged Christmas Eve. A grizzled sergeant watches a private car glide into the cold, its illuminated windows spilling warmth onto the platform, while a surprised captain finds himself swept into an unexpected reunion. Amid the frosty arrival, a child’s sudden appearance in the captain’s arms hints at the fragile hope that can blossom even in the harshest of duties.

The collection continues with tales that linger in the heart of the holiday season—a house that seems to breathe its own spirit, a young officer grappling with the weight of command, and a soldier’s journey back to a beloved home. A modest brown cottage becomes a refuge, and a gentle meditation on the simple forces that keep life turning. Together, these stories blend nostalgia, humor, and quiet wonder, inviting listeners to feel the glow of Christmas through the eyes of ordinary people faced with extraordinary moments.