Chapters 23 and 24 Summary

The next morning Mrs. Metcalf tells Annie not to tell her grandparents about the details of Uncle Paul's death; and Annie feels guilty for causing so much pain due to her investigation of the lack of a Purple Heart for Uncle Paul. Annie visits St. John's and learns that Andrew has begun helping out in the hospital, doing physical therapy with some of the patients. This is in preparation for a new job. Andrew phones Annie later in the day to ask her to attend a baseball game at St. John's, as part of Timothy's going away celebration.

Annie and her grandfather attend the baseball game and are pleased to see the completely recovered Timothy playing with gusto. After the game, Andrew admires Dr. Metcalf's motorcycle. Andrew and Timothy take a few spins on the bike before Annie, her father, and...