In 1815 Massachusetts, the Sawyer family farm was more than just property; it was where a young Mary Sawyer made a life-changing discovery. Her personal investment of care in an abandoned lamb paid off, as the animal became her devoted companion, a form of personal wealth more profound than any material luxury or matters of finance. This bond presented a unique challenge to Marys education when the lamb followed her into the schoolhouse. This incident created an unexpected opportunity for a stor