The House of the Seven Gables Chapter 5 - May and November

In which a young and lively maiden named Phœbe brings a breath of fresh vitality to the gloomy and ancient Pyncheon household, weaving cheerfulness and industry into its long-neglected corners. In the interplay of old world gentility and new, practical endeavor, her presence stirs reflections on heritage and the curious characters that haunt both house and heart.