Daisy Miller Part I Section 1

In which the agreeable and contemplative Winterbourne finds himself at a Swiss lakeside hotel, where the lively presence of a charming American girl named Daisy Miller and her mischievous little brother enliven the otherwise sedate surroundings. Their easy, unaffected conversation reveals gentle glimpses of American society and spirited youth, as Winterbourne takes note of Daisy’s frankness and charm amid the picturesque European backdrop.