Family and Seeing Pa Summary

In the chapter "Family," Luke's wife Abbie is happily surprised to see Belinda. Thomas and Aaron remember their aunt. Aaron wraps his arms around her and cries because he is so happy to see her. Belinda has to wait to see Ruthie because the child has gone, without permission, to visit a neighbor's dog. Ruthie was only a baby when Belinda left and does not remember her aunt. When the children learn that their grandparents don't know that Belinda is in town, they beg to be allowed to go along to see the surprise.

When Luke's buggy finally reaches her parents' drive, Belinda is surprised by how small and simple the house looks. When the buggy stops, Marty, Belinda's mother comes to the door. Belinda hides behind Luke and Abbie as her mother greets the children. Marty...