Tommy, our realtor turned storyteller relays a terrific ghost tale that begins after "the war". I believe the setting is post WWII given the subtle references.

I disagree. Chateau-Thierry is a town near the Marne River in France, and is commonly known for a battle of the same name during WW I. The battle involved both U.S. Army and Marine units.

The Battle of Chateau-Thierry contained three elements:

1. The defense of the Marne River line
2. The Battle for Bellau Wood
3. The Capture of Vaux

The battle was one of the larger ones of the war, being fought from May 31st to July 10th 1918. The battle was the result of a German offensive that made its way deep into France. The American divisions were called up from reserves to assist the French units already being pushed back by the Germans. This was the first battle AEF (American Expeditionary Forces) units experienced heavy losses that were now commonplace to the British, French and Germans.

If Tommy was a little too young to serve in WW I, I figure that would put him at between 15-17 years of age when Felicity learned of Bobby's death. That would put the Tommy at around 74 years old when the story was "told" to the "prospective buyers" of the Hargrave House in 1976 (broadcast year). I can live with that.

Hope I haven't bored you guys