Under the Greenwood Tree Part 4 Chapter 3: Fancy In The Rain

In which a tempestuous day finds Fancy Day seeking refuge with the enigmatic and shrewd Elizabeth Endorfield, whose reputation as a witch is mingled with a keen, practical wisdom. Amidst the storm, Fancy confides her heartache over her father’s opposition to her love, and receives from the sharp-eyed dame a curious counsel grounded less in magic than in the delicate arts of common sense.