Polly in the Southwest

A lively group of young socialites returns to bustling New York after a whirlwind yacht cruise through the Caribbean and South America, only to be met with the city’s relentless noise and chaos. Their arrival is marked by a comic street mishap—an over‑ripe fruit cart collides with a temper‑shortened newcomer, sparking laughter, scolding, and an unexpected act of generosity from the party’s benefactor.

At the heart of the story is Polly Brewster, a spirited Colorado native who has swapped the volcanic crags of her family’s “Pebbly Pit” ranch for the fast‑paced world of New York interior design. Her vivid memories of rainbow‑colored cliffs and the eerie lava formations that loom over her childhood home contrast sharply with the urban rush, hinting at the adventurous spirit that will guide her through the city’s social whirl.

As the friends head toward a luncheon in Mr. Dalken’s apartment, the narrative captures their witty banter, the clash of cultures, and Polly’s fresh perspective on a world far from the desert horizons she once called home.