Chapter 34 Summary

Other than ruining a large part of May's garden, the trip with Dick's boat to the boatyard goes without incident. Once there a crowd gathers to watch the christening and Parker shows up and says he wants to talk with Dick when he gets squared away. Dick feels a lot of uncertainty and mystery is in the air, and it takes some of his enjoyment out of the moment.

Mary has brought a bottle of champagne with a ribbon on it for the christening, and May breaks it on the bow with the name, Spartina-May. Finally Dick is in his boat as it floats on the water for the first time amid cheers from everybody.

Chapter 34 Analysis

While the christening of the boat is not as exciting as it might have been for Dick, everyone is impressed with the boat. Even Captain Texeira...