Henry and the Express

A green engine's time in spotlight can bring out many truths.

Dear Friends, When I went to see Henry recently, she was worried about not having had a book to herself for ages. "Yes," I agreed, "There's the story about patching up your smokebox..." "And the time my wheel broke," she interrupted. "What about when you came out of the Works before you'd been properly painted?" I said. "You wouldn't...!" she gasped. But I would and I have. It might teach Henry not to try to tell me what to do. But Henry also introduced me to one of her most favorite places - the Crosby Royal Forest - which I have helped Lady Hatt in declaring a preserved nature site on the Island. The Author

Story added by ltathena on May 10, 2023