Summary

In Chapter 12, Emily continues to wonder where the crocus came from. K.T. finally comes looking for her after Sunday dinner. She holds her arms out to K.T. for a hug. Madame Colche fixes dinner for the two girls since K.T. told her that Emily had missed dinner. Madame Colche asks Emily if she’s told K.T. about the poetry contest she’s entering. Madame Colche comments that Emily is a talented poet while K.T. is talented at music. She adds that if Amber Atkins, who is a talented painter were there, she’d have the school’s three most talented girls with her.

As the week progresses, Emily considers telling K.T. about her past. She also thinks about her promise to call Carey back. Nearly a week later, Emily puts her notebook of poetry on K.T...