Chapters 34-36 Summary

Walking down the block behind the house in question, Julia has trouble remembering where the bamboo thicket lies. Though the original plan called for Etta Mae to go with Tuttle into the thicket, leaving Julia to watch Lloyd and the car, Julia expresses doubts. She worries, given their questionable morals, that Tuttle and Etta Mae cannot be trusted. Furthermore, she fails to remember the exact location of the bamboo thicket in question. Once again, she decides the job will only be done correcltly if she does it herself, despite the peril from the hike and the proximity to the criminals.

Aloud, she expresses worry for Etta Mae's safety. Furthermore, she points out, rightly, that Etta Mae is a more able driver, in the event of a quick evacuation of the area. Therefore, Julia sends Etta Mae and Lloyd to the car...