Chapters Sixteen and Seventeen Summary

Ella takes Marina quietly through the nave and to a section recessed at the top of one wall. She climbs the stone pillar, swings to the other side and vanishes into a nook. Marina can hear dragging sounds and just as she gets to the opening, Marina is surrounded by Gabby, Delfina, Bonita and La Gorda. They want to know what she is doing and then start in on her friendship with Hector. Marina loses her temper and uses her mind to fling the girls across the room. They grapple, but are no match for Marina. Delfina finally heads for the door, but continues with threats until Marina teaches them a lesson. Gabby threatens to tell Sister Dora and is about to charge Marina when Ella jumps on her from her hiding place. Ella breaks her leg...