Abbeychurch

Set in a summer afternoon, the story follows Helen Woodbourne as she completes a drawing in her school-room. Her sister Katherine enters with news about a change in the date of an important Consecration ceremony, which is now set for St. Augustine's day. The conversation reveals family dynamics and the significance of the event, hinting at deeper themes of faith and familial expectations. The narrative captures the subtleties of domestic life and the anticipation surrounding the upcoming ceremony.