Captain Jim

"Captain Jim" by Mary Grant Bruce, is a story that begins after a war. Jim Linton, Wally Meadows, and Norah Linton work to honor their fallen friend, John O’Neill, who left them property in Surrey in his will. O’Neill’s letter, which they read at the beginning of the story, reminds them of their friendship and his wish to use his house for a good reason. The friends, along with Jim's dad, decide to make the property a place where soldiers recovering from the war can feel at home, dealing with sadness while exploring ideas of friendship and helping in their post-war world as they navigate their new lives and responsibilities.