Chapters 21 - 22 Summary

Before David acts on the advice of Miss Alice, Ozias surprises David and Christy with an invitation to take part in a Working; a joint affair to accomplish a large task. This is a very rare occurrence in the mountains, so David is suspicious of the motivation behind the invitation. He suspects that the men are not ready to accept him as a man yet. His words speak the truth. The ominous atmosphere at the Working oppress Christy inside the cabin with the women. At the noon meal, David's defeated demeanor speaks volumes. When Ozias asks Uncle Bogg to tell the story of the preacher named Dry Guy, the atmosphere worsens. The story is about a preacher the people want dead. The unsubtle story enrages Christy, yet she has no defense. David must prove his worthiness as a leader by accomplishing...