All that happened in a week : A story for little children

A bright‑eyed eight‑year‑old arrives at her Aunt Euphemia’s country home, weary from a long train ride but instantly enchanted by the strange, square house and the vivid rose‑laden garden. Her curiosity leads her to a hopeful chase after a bunch of roses, only to be thwarted by a sudden swarm of earwigs that turn her excitement into tears, while the kindly coachman tries to soothe her disappointment.

Inside, the house feels both foreign and inviting. Peggy discovers a regal cat named Patrick, whose playful antics at tea time lift her spirits, and she experiences the simple pleasure of sipping tea from an unexpected kitchen cup and tasting unfamiliar bread and jam. As she settles onto the sofa, the gentle presence of the cat and the warmth of the household begin to turn her nervous arrival into a day of quiet wonder.