Located on the main street of a small town, Gullys store sells everything — shoes, wax, matches, and rain gear. If she could, Mavis would buy everything in the store. Merna is married to the owner of the store and when the owner suddenly dies, she holds a wake and then closes the store down — indefinitely. Maviss parents speculate that Merna must have inherited a fortune. Intrigued, Mavis goes over to Mernas house to see if she can spot any evidence of this fortune. She doesnt find any money, but happens upon something even better: friendship.

This touching, gentle story of loss and the healing power of friendship is Ian Wallace at his finest.