The Sequel to "Head of the House of Comb." Robin is a little girl who is neglected by her mother who is a very flighty woman. Robin meets Donal in a garden at age 5 and they have a wonderful time. As Robin grows up other people become interested in her and help her. In her late teens, Robin meets Donal again at a party and they fall in love. Then WWI happens and Donal enlists and is sent to the front. The style of writing is a little are to follow. Several events are hard to figure out because they weren't talked about in polite society, such as unwed pregnancy, etc. ( )