Summary

Chapter 21 started the new section titled “September.” It was told in the third person limited point of view from Charley’s perspective. She was surprised to see that after a week of dry weather, some of the cane was already straightening itself. The cane they planted earlier in Micah’s corner was ruined and it was still too muddy to replant.

Denton announced that the mills postponed grinding season until the middle of October to give farmers time to recuperate after the hurricane. With the good news came bad – she needed another $8,000 for tractor parts. Charley decided to sell the Cane Cutter statue at auction to cover the expenses.

Charley went on a date with Remy. She learned that he liked children, but had none of his own. When they got to the small rural café, Charley expressed concern. She was a black...