Synopsis

The discord had festered for weeks, a persistent argument between Freddy and Peck that had finally reached a breaking point. In a desperate attempt to restore harmony, a local physician was summoned. However, instead of healing the rift, the physician seemed only to deepen it. A palpable wave of animosity spread through the community as neighbor turned against neighbor. Despair began to set in, and many were ready to abandon the proceedings altogether – all except Bessy. But just as the asse