Chapter 14 Summary

Two weeks later, Hattie comes across Leafie, who is on her way to town to run errands for Karl. Karl doesn't dare leave Perilee now and Perilee is increasingly insistent that he stay away from the Council of Defense members, who are out of control. Perilee even asked Karl not to attend Lutheran services, but there Karl drew the line and wouldn't yield. They have coffee and pie together and agree to meet up in an hour to walk home together.

Hattie's errands take her to Nefzger's store and post office where Mr. Nefzger regretfully tells her that Chester left behind an IOU for the fencing, and until now he hadn't had the heart to present it to her. Hattie gives him every dime she has on her, but it isn't nearly enough to cover the $220 bill. She promises to pay the rest...