Lena Graham

Lena Graham spends her days in the warm, orderly house of Aunt Mary, surrounded by photographs of a family she barely remembers. Though six years have passed since the Colonel and Mrs. Graham returned from their long posting in India, Lena still feels the ache of separation, clinging to the promise of a letter that will tell her when her two younger sisters, Milly and Lucy, will finally arrive. Her imagination fills the silent rooms with the sounds of their laughter, and she rehearses the role she would play as the older sibling.

The gentle routine of tea, books, and whispered questions about the distant regiment offers a comforting backdrop, yet Lena's restless energy betrays her impatience for the postman's arrival. As the days draw nearer, Aunt Mary watches her niece with a mix of pride and wistfulness, aware that the house will soon echo with new voices and that Lena will have to share her cherished space. Listeners are invited to join Lena on the cusp of change, feeling the flutter of hope and the bittersweet anticipation of reunion.