Chapters 40-42 Summary

Just as Julia finally finds one bags full of jewels, she hears Lloyd's warning that the men are returning. To cause a distraction, she throws out handfuls of cash. Tuttle appears to rescue Julia from the SUV. She stows the bag in her car, but goes back to rescue Etta Mae, despite Tuttle's admonition to stay put.

Around the SUV, a mob has formed. Greedy hands grab for handfuls of money. Etta Mae gains Julia's attention from under a neighboring car. The women lay there, waiting for the coast to clear. Finally, they make their way back to Julia's car. As Tuttle drives away, Julia marvels at the greedy mob. Etta Mae regrets leaving behind the thief she befriended. Julia marvels at this fact as well.

Julia decides to drive straight home, arranging for their belongings at the hotel to be...