Summary

Chapter 7. Patty has cleaned up the hideout until it is spotless. She considers inviting Ruth to see it, but on the other hand, she wants to keep her secret to herself. Ruth has trimmed Patty’s hair, which has improved it somewhat.

From the window of the hideout, Patty spies a man running near the railroad tracks. She thinks perhaps he is running to catch the train that is soon to arrive. Looking closer, she realizes that it is Anton. She runs out of the hideout, and chases after him. She calls his name several times, and finally he hears her. They touch hands, and the train rushes by them.

At dinner, Ruth serves a feast of fried chicken and potatoes. Patty wishes she could take some to Anton. Her parents make small talk, but Mr. Bergen gets angry when Mrs. Bergen questions him, and...