Grandpa wins first prize in the church raffle: a statue of a young woman, donated by the Baldwins. The statue is inspired by Edgar Allan Poe's poem Annabel Lee, but bears a resemblance to Grandpa's old girlfriend. Grandma recognizes it, which causes strife. One of John-Boy's stories, a thinly veiled and somewhat unflattering portrayal of the Baldwins, has been accepted for publication. Still, he must decide if publishing it would be worth the hurt it would cause to Mamie and Emily.