Scarlet Stockings

The narrative revolves around a week of peace following a declaration, during which Lennox plans a joyful outing to the city with Kate. While Miss Morgan outwardly supports the idea, she secretly grapples with feelings of sadness, sensing an impending emptiness in the town. Her attempts to mask her melancholy prove futile, culminating in a poignant farewell where it becomes clear that her emotional state is off-key, highlighting themes of longing and the bittersweet nature of change.