Under The Window: A Heart Warming Short Story By GLH

by Gabrielle Clifty

“Under the Window” is a heartwarming short story by Grace Livingston Hill, originally published in the early 20th century. This tale exemplifies Hill’s signature style, blending themes of Christian faith, simple joys, and unexpected kindness. Set during a snowy Christmas season, it follows Polly Bronson, a poor yet spirited schoolteacher, and her cat Abbott as they navigate loneliness and find companionship through a chance encounter with Porter Mason, a young man equally isolated in the city. The story celebrates the beauty of modest living, the warmth of human connection, and the subtle providence that brings people together, all wrapped in Hill’s characteristic gentle optimism.

24 pages, Kindle Edition

Published March 26, 2025

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[Sandra Vosburgh · Rating 4 out of 5]

Simpler Days

Written a century ago, Under the Window brings out the contentment of having little in the way of wealth yet being rich in love and goodness.