The Fruit of the Tree Book 2 Chapter 12

In which Amherst devotes his final days at Westmore to sustaining the bonds of fellowship he has fostered among the mill hands, particularly the boys, despite the certainty of his dismissal and the departure of Mrs. Westmore. In the serene wintry landscape, a poignant encounter with Mrs. Westmore unfolds as they share moments of simple joy and unspoken understanding amidst the silence and fading light.