Chapters 25-28 Summary

In chapter 25, John returns to Cedartown in order to open a law practice. John brings with him Eloise Wentworth, a woman he has known since his law school days. Eloise is a no-nonsense, straightforward type of woman with whom Abbie has little in common. A short time later, Abbie sells the remaining land, leaving her with only the land on which the house sits. When Grace graduates from high school the children encourage Abbie to sell the house and move to Lincoln while Grace attends college. Abbie refuses, however, insisting on remaining in her own home. In chapter 26, John and Eloise have a son named Wentworth. Mack buys his first automobile that same year. The following year, Mack and Emma have a girl they name Katherine. Now Abbie has five grandchildren. In 1909 Grace graduates from college and continues on to get...