Chapters 20-24 Summary

In chapter 20, Christine fights the cold and the blinding snow to get Abbie home despite Abbie's intense labor pains that cause her to fight Christine's help. Abbie gives birth to a baby girl she names Grace. Abbie is deeply grateful for Christine's help. Later that year, Margaret graduates from the finishing school and gets engaged. The day of her wedding, Abbie offers Margaret her mother's pearl necklace, but Margaret does not want it. Margaret suggests Abbie save it for Isabelle or Grace. The wedding is a grand affair, leaving Abbie proud, but surprised at how fast time has gone by. In chapter 21, John has begun helping Will with the farm chores. One afternoon John cuts his ankle badly and is saved from bleeding to death by Abbie's quick thinking and fast driving in the family wagon. That night Will and Abbie...