Summary

In Chapter 14, Phoebe and Sal are at Phoebe’s house when they see Mr. Birkway arrive at Margaret’s house. Margaret points out a rhododendron bush and tries to hand Mr. Birkway an axe. They have a conversation that Phoebe and Sal can’t hear. Mr. Birkway and Margaret pick up shovels and begin digging until they uproot the bush. They replant it in another spot in the yard where there’s a mound of dirt. Phoebe suggests that mound is where Mr. Cadaver is buried. Phoebe’s mother arrives home with the groceries. Sal notices Mrs. Winterbottom has been crying. She suggests she and Phoebe help with the groceries, but Phoebe doesn’t believe there’s anything wrong with her mom and ignores Sal’s observation. Back at home that evening, John gives Sal a gift from Margaret. Inside is a sweater...