Twenty-five and Twenty-six Summary

In Chapter Twenty-five, in the letters that Belinda receives from home she learns that Rand is building a separate medical office for Luke. Abe has also had two surgeries on his arm that have greatly improved its condition. Belinda is especially homesick because Christmas is coming. Although she finds thing to do to fill her time, Belinda also feels a loneliness that she isn't sure what to do about. While talking to Mrs. Stafford-Smyth one day, Belinda decides they should have Christmas. They soon have informed the staff of their plans and have the whole household busy in preparations. Belinda suggests they also invite guests but Mrs. Stafford-Smyth says that all of her usual guests have Christmas with their families or go out of the country. Belinda talks to a minister to find people with no place to go...