Grahame, Kenneth

Dream Days

In this lyrical childhood scene, Selina is suddenly seized by a fierce Trafalgar Day devotion to Nelson, and the children transform that feeling into a secret bonfire tribute. While the adults are away, they gather leaves, sticks, and fuel, turning an ordinary evening into something part game, part ceremony. The chapter moves with playful mischief, but it also opens into memory, loss, and the way beloved heroes can stay vividly present in the imagination.