4. It's a Miserable Life

The girls create a petition to save a 200-year-old oak tree, though one notable name is not on the list -- Frieda Claxton, the curmudgeonly neighbor of theirs whose property the tree is on, and who wants to see it torn down.

Plot summary and ending

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Complete story — includes the ending

The girls work on saving a 200-year-old oak tree in their neighborhood and become frustrated when the grouchy neighbor on whose property the tree is located does not object to it being removed and actually encourages it. At a local council meeting, Rose reaches her limit and yells at the woman, who then dies of a heart attack, leaving Rose feeling guilty. Guest Stars: Nan Martin as Frieda Claxton, Thom Sharp as Mr. Pfeiffer Note: Nan Martin would appear in a Season 4 episode.

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