Another dream comes true for Harold and Marian.

Fashions are changing, and Marian gives some of the brand-new styles a try - which, naturally, drives Harold wild. But they have a long and busy day ahead of them, first.

Marian Paroo has never met a man that infuriates her the way Harold Hill does. She's so angry, in fact, that she can't stop thinking about him.

Two nights before their wedding, Harold and Marian steal some time alone in his office and play with a little fire.

Now that Fred Gallup is happily married, his mother demands he bring his new wife to Thanksgiving. Harold and Marian come along, because it's not easy being the black sheep of the family, especially on a holiday.

The absurdities, inconveniences, and unexpected joys of staying home during a worldwide epidemic. Set October-December 1918.

Harold Hill's evolution from callous love 'em and leave 'em cad to devoted husband and father.

Various vignettes featuring Harold Hill and Marian Paroo - fluffy and angsty little odds and ends that didn't quite fit into other stories.

Harold and Marian spend some time escaping from the heat in their hotel room on a summer trip to Des Moines.

Marian Paroo steels herself for a frank chat with the music professor regarding her brother. Or, why Harold Hill takes it upon himself to deliver Winthrop's cornet to him personally.

Harold goes on another business trip to Des Moines. This time, he makes up a clever little game to assure Marian of his devotion and whet her appetite for his return.

When the Spanish flu epidemic threatens River City, Harold and Marian struggle to convince the perpetually stubborn Mayor Shinn to take decisive action before it's too late.

The morning after Harold Hill's redemption, he spends an ordinary Sunday with his beloved Marian and his new neighbors, and finds himself reckoning with the nature of unearned forgiveness and a miracle far greater than he deserves.

Harold takes Marian to the Fireman's Ball again. This time, it isn't the concept of marriage that occupies his mind, but major events in the wider world.

Harold Hill takes Marian Paroo to the Fireman's Ball and continues to realize his intense longing for sweet domesticity with her.

Harold Hill dances the Shipoopi with Marian Paroo. It's not the first time they've danced together, so why does he feel so dizzy and disoriented, like he's circled a carousel one too many times? The counterpoint to Chemistry.

Marian Paroo encounters Harold Hill during a town picnic in Mr. Madison's rose gardens, and can't help loathing him just a little bit less.

How exactly does a woman manage to go from reticent spinster to ardent wife? A series of vignettes exploring Jane Peabody's slowly but steadily deepening relationship with Jim Hearst, spanning from the beginning of their courtship all the way to parenthood.

Marian has always craved love, family, and acceptance. But now that she has found these things in Harold, she realizes it isn't as easy as she expected to relinquish her freedom.

When Marian tutors Harold in tempo rubato, he can't help reflecting that his time with her still feels somehow finite. But he quickly learns that music isn't the only thing the librarian has to teach him…

Harold Hill is used to being the expert at everything he does. But when River City goes ice skating, he has his first brush with mediocrity and doesn't like it one bit.

For a woman who isn't in love, Marian Paroo finds herself disturbingly affected by Harold Hill's proximity, as if she was water and he was Greek fire - the two of them dancing together make a decidedly lethal combination.

After the dust settles, Harold Hill ponders what it means to be himself.

"And it all happened, just like he said: the lights, the colors, the cymbals and the flags!" A study of Harold and Marian in various color combinations.

Harold Hill has established his music emporium and purchased his house - all that's left to do is propose to Marian Paroo! But Harold finds himself hesitating...