Summary

Word spreads quickly across the camp that Decca has been injured in an accident. No one knows for sure what the injury is, but Thea feels it is dire. On her way back from the bathhouse, Thea is approached by Molly, who asks if the rumor is true that Rachel tried to kill Decca. Thea aggressively denies the rumor. Thea returns to Augusta house and pretends to sleep, so she can ignore everyone. She can think only of Georgie, but wishes she could erase the memories of him. The other girls of Augusta House return from dinner, and Mary Abbott tells Thea that Mr. Holmes asked everyone to pray for Thea and Decca. Thea feels betrayed.

That night, Thea sleeps fitfully. Sissy wakes her up because she was talking in her sleep. They briefly discuss Decca’s injury before Sissy goes out to meet...