Chapters 9-10 Summary

Chapter 9. On Monday, Dicey learns that Gram went to Sammy's school and played marbles with the kids, beating them all. The children now admire Gram and envy Sammy. That same afternoon, Dicey runs into Miss Eversleigh outside Millie's store and apologizes to her for not taking her class more seriously. At dinner that night the children learn they have officially been adopted by Gram. The next day, Jeff asks Dicey to a school dance but she turns him down. However, the gesture makes her happy.

Dicey comes home one afternoon and learns that she is to go to Boston with Gram. Gram will not tell her why, she simply instructs Dicey to get ready to go. Mr. Lingerle comes to babysit and insists on driving them to the airport. As they prepare to leave the car, Mr. Lingerle gives Gram an...