Chapter 7 Summary

Madga notices Cora's handkerchief waving from her front window. Magda is excited when she sees the sign for she is on her way to Emilia's house for an outing to the zoo. Magda runs to Cora's window to ask her if she would join them. Cora is able to go because her maid, Hannah, is in charge of the household.

Magda and Cora arrive at Emilia's house excited about their outing together. Emilia looked tired and showed no enthusiasm for the girls' arrival. Magda notices the bags under her friend's eyes. She wonders if Emilia's mother, Lilita, had been on one of her all night outings again. Magda worries about her friend's health.

The zoo is a short bus ride away. When the girls arrive, they feed the birds. Magda decides to go visit the elephant. Magda, and the other elementary children in...