Chapters 1 through 3 Summary

As the story opens, Trey is trying to work up the courage to leave the safety of a car and go to the door of a nearby house. His friends Nina, Joel, and John will remain in the car. Trey tries to get out of going but Nina insists, pointing out that Trey already knows Mr. Talbot. The four children are accompanied by a chauffeur who is driving the car and they hope that Mr. Talbot can help them hide. Nina pushes Trey out and closes the door. Trey has a stack of papers and he clutches them as he prepares to walk toward Mr. Talbot's front door. The chauffeur has parked across the street and the car is virtually hidden. Trey wishes desperately for his friend Lee. Both Lee and Trey are illegal third children. A law in the country...