Summary

Sarah and Tall John are on their way to Sarah’s home; she is riding on his shoulders as he wades through the waters. Only once does Sarah look back at the Indian village, remarking on how kind they have been to her. When they get across the river Sarah sees her mother standing there in the doorway with baby Mabel in her arms. Sarah is excited to see her mother and Tall John puts her down telling her to go to her mother and he even calls her his daughter.

Sarah races to go and meet her mother, who holds her tightly and remarks on her outlandish outfit. Mabel is put down and starts walking a bit, which amazes Sarah. She comes into the house and looks around at all of the decor; it looks like a home now. The chapter ends with...