The Old Stone House(Paperback, Constance Fenimore Woolson)
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The children live a happy and peaceful life in the old stone house. They are surrounded by love and support from their aunt Faith and each other. However, their lives are changed when a new family moves in next door. The new family, the Mortons, is wealthy and sophisticated. The children are fascinated by the Mortons, but their aunt Faith warns them to be careful.The Morton children are spoiled and arrogant. They look down on the children from the old stone house and make fun of them. However, the children from the old stone house refuse to let the Mortons get to them. They continue to live their lives and enjoy each other's company.One day, the Morton children decide to play a prank on the children from the old stone house. They set a trap for them in the woods behind the old stone house. The children from the old stone house fall into the trap and are injured.Aunt Faith is furious when she finds out what happened. She goes to the Mortons' house and demands an explanation. The Mortons are apologetic, but they refuse to take responsibility for their actions.