The Second Town Meeting, Chapters 18 and 19 Summary

Between Chapters 17 and 18 is a chapter called "The Second Town Meeting." The leaders of Sparks come together to discuss the increasing hostility between the two groups. While Mary is more moderate, Ben and Wilmer are angry at the Emberites, believing that Doon is guilty of wasting their tomatoes. The leaders decide that the people of Sparks should not be expected to eat with the Emberites any longer. They will be told they can collect their food and eat by themselves.

Chapter 18 is called "Caspar's Quest." The travelers near the city and stop for the night to sleep in the ruins of a house. Caspar tells Lina a little about his quest. There is treasure buried somewhere in the city, he tells her. He has learned about it from old rhymes that have been...