Chapter 15 Summary

Bud gets his first bedroom since living with his mother. Miss Thomas guides him into his room, complete with a bed with "two sheets" and closets that could house monsters galore. Bud worries about the possibilities of monsters lurking in the closets, but realizing after asking if the closets lock that he is lacking in his good impression towards Miss Thomas. Mr. Calloway explains under his breath to Bud how he is on to him and to watch his move. He realizes he has a lot of ground to cover with Mr. Calloway to earn his trust. He falls asleep to the sound of arguing of Miss Thomas and Mr. Calloway, without even turning down the sheets first.

Bud awakes late the next morning, half-dressed and under the sheets, which makes him nervous that Miss Thomas has seen more of him than he...