Mary Jane—Her Visit

A bright‑eyed five‑year‑old named Mary Jane hops aboard a sleepy night train, only to awaken to a landscape that seems reshaped by magic—wide, smooth fields, straight white roads, and a chorus of buttercups swaying in the morning sun. As she fumbles for shoes and stockings from a tiny hammock, the kindly Dr. Smith and a chatty porter become her companions, offering gentle jokes and steady guidance while the train rattles toward a tiny station called Glenville.

Eager to see her great‑grandmother, Mary Jane declares herself a “big girl” and embraces the adventure of traveling alone, clutching a little bag packed just as her mother taught her. Listeners will be drawn into her vivid observations, the playful banter with the train staff, and the sweet anticipation of a child’s first journey beyond the familiar hills of home. The story captures the wonder of early travel and the tender courage of a young explorer stepping onto new tracks.