Summary

At Yonahlossee, word has spread that Leona’s family has lost everything. Despite this, Leona continues to act proud and cold to all. Everyone is concerned about their own family’s financial situation.

One night, Eva brings out a Ouija board and the girls of Augusta House use it. Gates thinks it’s foolish and against the rules. Mary Abbott agrees. Eva decides they will contact Lettie Sims, a Yonahlossee girl who drowned in the 1800’s. Gates asks the spirit if the girls will be “all right.”

After a week of visiting Decca, Thea finally encounters Mr. Holmes. Thea and Decca are playing dominoes when Mr. Holmes enters. Decca spills her glass of milk and Mr. Holmes sends her upstairs and invites Thea to sit and talk. Mr. Holmes has a drink and Thea asks him about Mrs. Holmes, who still has a month...