Chapters 31, 32 and 33 Summary

In Chapter 31, Miss Cornelia helps Leslie clean her house and tie up loose ends in preparation for her trip to Montreal. She doesn't visit Anne much during that time and never speaks of the operation. Miss Cornelia is loathe to mention it and when it comes up she treats it in a businesslike manner. Captain Jim loaned her the money and at her insistence took a mortgage out on her property. Captain Jim tells Miss Cornelia that he has no intention of requiring Leslie to repay the loan. Dick is acting up more than normal. He chased all the ducks away and kept getting in Miss Cornelia's way which sent her into a rage.

Gilbert accompanies Leslie and Dick to Montreal. The doctors tell Gilbert that Dick has a good chance for full recovery. The operation is deemed a success by...