Chapter 13 Summary

Early the next morning, Mary Call leaves a note for the others and walks to town to see Kiser. On the way to the hospital, Mr. Connell sees her and offers her a ride. He takes her to breakfast, and she looks around the town, which is a bit richer than what she is used to. Mr. Connell drops her off at the hospital and she goes inside to look for Kiser. She rings the bell at the front desk and waits for a long time, but no one comes to talk to her. The hospital is still and quiet. After waiting for a while, Mary Call goes in search of Kiser on her own. When she finds him, he seems happy to see her. He has lost weight, and his jaw is wired shut, so he has to talk through his teeth...