Originally published in Mademoiselle magazine in 1956, the largely autobiographical story describes a period in the lives of the seven-year-old narrator and an elderly woman who is his distant cousin and best friend. The narrative focuses on country life, friendship, and the joy of giving during the Christmas season, even as it touches on themes of loneliness and loss.
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