"The Snow Goose" is a heartwarming story about a Canadian snow goose that is rescued by a kind and talented man named Rhayader. When a young girl brings the injured bird to Rhayader's lighthouse studio, he quickly begins to care for it. Rhayader is known to have magical healing powers and the girl, who is afraid of him at first, soon realizes that he can help the bird. Rhayader mends the bird's broken leg and wing tip, and the two become fast friends. Rhayader names the bird the "Lost Princess," and she soon begins to recover.
The story takes us on a journey through the snow goose's life and the hardships she has faced. She had been born in Canada and was flying south to escape the bitter cold when she got caught in a terrible storm. The storm had blown her off course, and she ended up in a strange land where she was shot by a hunter. Rhayader tells this story to the young girl who brought the snow goose to him, and she is fascinated by the tale.
As the snow goose recovers, Rhayader and the young girl, Fritha, become close friends. Fritha is intrigued by Rhayader's kind and gentle nature and begins to visit him often. She even becomes Rhayader's assistant in caring for the Lost Princess. Rhayader teaches Fritha about the world and its wonders, and she becomes a happier and more confident person under his tutelage.
The snow goose eventually recovers enough to fly away, and Rhayader and Fritha watch her go with mixed emotions. Rhayader is sad to see his friend go, but he knows that she must return to her own kind. Fritha, on the other hand, is overjoyed to see the snow goose fly away, as it means that she has recovered fully. The story ends with Rhayader passing away from an illness, leaving behind a legacy of kindness and love.