'Our Neighbor's House' is the first story in Through the Woods. Mary, Beth, and Hannah live in a house near the woods. It's winter. Their father went out hunting, leaving them explicit instructions. Beth, our narrator, is all for following them, but foolish Mary refuses. They have a visitor in the might. It's a creepy situation and I feel sorry for Beth and Hannah. I wouldn't mind kicking Mary into a snowdrift, however. The art and the dull colors help sell the isolation and growing horror. We aren't told when or where it takes place, but I think it's set in the 19th century. ( )