Chapter 30 - 58 Summary

Chapter 30 - Alex prepares to move out, but Darla is still in shock about everything. At last, they get moving. Darla brings a rabbit with her, and makes very slow progress. Darla doesn't want to leave the rabbit behind. They go to Saint Paul's School in Worthington. There, they check in with Mrs. Nance, who offers them board if their keep is earned. Alex wants to move on in the morning. Mrs. Nance says there is much lawless country between Worthington and Illinois. Alex and Darla then bed down for the night.

Chapter 31 - Before breakfast, Alex heads out, leaving Darla behind with the people and community with which she has grown up. He feels bad about it, but heads out anyway. A short time later, he sees Darla behind him, catching up to him, still carrying a rabbit. When Darla...