Chapter 29-36 Summary

In chapter 29, there is a reunion of some of the original settlers in Nebraska. Abbie finds the meeting amusing as she listens to people trying to remember names and events despite their quickly advancing age. Afterward, Abbie stays for a while with Margaret. Margaret presents her mother with a painting of the prairie similar to one Abbie once created as a gift for Will. In chapter 30, Abbie's granddaughter Katherine begins visiting her often one summer. Abbie has no idea why Katherine comes around since the girl seems to dislike her quaint, old fashioned grandmother. Katherine finally announces that she likes a boy who lives in town and she intends to invite him to dinner at Abbie's. Abbie goes along with this despite Katherine's disrespectful attitude and is pleased with the gentle boy Katherine has chosen as her beau. In chapter 31, Abbie...