Book 1, Chapter 4 Summary

The following week, Atie leaves for work early and comes home late. Friday afternoon, Atie is waiting for Sophie when she comes home from school. Atie explains that she has worked overtime all week to save money to buy Sophie some farewell gifts. From a white box, she pulls out a yellow dress embroidered with baby daffodils for Sophie to wear on her trip. That night, Sophie dreams again about her mother.

During the week before she leaves, Sophie tries to tell herself she will be able to attend more potlucks. The night before she goes, Sophie dreams of her mother with arms like hooks, wrestling her to the floor. On her last day in town, she wakes up to Atie's face. As they get ready to leave, Atie tells Sophie that Martine was a wonderful sister and will make a...