Comfort Hall, Manchester

Manchester is the name of the parish, and Comfort Hall is the name of the community. This is a very rural area. Tyson introduces the girls by saying he was born and raised there. Most of his family members still live there, including sisters and his elderly parents. Mia is enchanted by all the animals, but Tilla is upset when a rooster wakes her at dawn each day. There are neighbors, shops, a school, and a church within walking distance.

The Family Homes in Comfort Hall

The main house is large. Fifteen people are present for Mia and Tilla's first meal there, demonstrating the close-knit family situation. Several of the family members live in the house, but others live in small houses nearby. The counters and walls are cement, and the floor is made from red clay. The family spends a lot of time on the...