Chapters 1-2 Summary

Mitford is a fictional town in North Carolina where Father Tim has been the rector at Lord's Chapel for sixteen years. Recently married, Father Tim is finding his life more hectic than ever even as he plans for his coming retirement.

A Tea and a Half. A freeze comes to Mitford just as it looked like spring had arrived, causing some disgruntlement among the townspeople. At the rectory, Father Tim finds his wife distracted by plans for the Primrose Tea, a traditional party she is expected to throw each year. As part of this, Cynthia wants Father Tim to move her armoire from the guest room to their bedroom. During the tea, Father Tim helps park cars. Mack Stroupe, a local man who is not well liked, drives his new truck repeatedly through the traffic to promote his new campaign to...