Chapter 21 Summary

That evening Charlie repeats his offer. He says that his theory is that Frank is negative about him taking the children because he thinks Charlie will have trouble managing the kids on the trip home. He suggests that the solution is for Lisa Ivanovna to come with them. Frank says, "Have you asked her?" Charlie reminds him that he doesn't speak Russian. He asks Frank to speak for him. Frank runs through several scenarios in his mind, all of which seem ludicrous. Frank finally says he does not know quite how to explain it to her. He asks Charlie if he is sure the children want to go to Norbury. Charlie admits that he is not sure they do. The subject is basically dropped, and the next morning Frank takes Charlie and all his packages to the station, including some last minute gifts...