Opa Reads

Ralph found that ice skating is hard, but also that he had a lovely sister. Both of them accidentally discovered what fermented berry juice does to good judgement.

Chopping down Christmas trees gave Ralph money to spend on presents and his sister, Grace, gave him good ideas.

Ralph and Muriel trade bright shiny coal for a Christmas goose.

The lace curtains are delivered back to the hotel with noticeable craftsmanship, and the hotel manager commended Grace for her skill in repairs and to Ralph he speaks of his ability to invent.

The Moody family starts into the lace curtain business.

Ralph and mother have a family meeting, all debts get paid off, and Ralph has a successful Carly drive through town.

Grace is traumatized by the loss of food when measles are discovered in the family.

Another Terrifying Railroad Crossing. Ralph and his siblings learn to get the ties out of the gully and delivered for pay.

Ralph becomes more Irish by using his middle name…and he gains a new friend.

Mrs Moody shows great wisdom, compassion, and respect for her son and for his friend, Hi.