By the Almhouse Window

An old maid resides in a poverty-stricken almshouse. From her window, she watches barefoot children playing and dancing merrily on the grass-covered rampart, a place rich with history. Once, the ground had been the grave of a child who had been lured to sleep. As she gazes at the children, the old maid reflects on her own life; how it was spoiled by unfulfilled dreams and the absence of marriage. What hidden stories lie behind the almshouse window? Why was the old maid never got married? Read this delightful story to discover what secrets lie within her old memories.