Chapters 23, 24 and 25 Summary

In February 1880 Tobias is thrilled to see that his orange trees are finally blooming thanks to Emma's suggestion that Tobias plant taller trees so the cows cannot eat them. Zech and Glenda have set a wedding date for the last week in February and the MacIvey family, including Skillit, Pearlie Mae and their babies, are excited about the upcoming event.

Zech has a private conversation with Emma to tell her that he plans to formally purchase the land that Tobias has been living and working on for so many years. Zech is afraid that someone could come in at any time and take away Tobias' land and Zech wants to prevent that from happening. Zech also wants to expand the MacIvey property too and Emma agrees with Zech's plan which will be kept secret from Tobias. Zech initially buys twenty thousand...