Chapter 4: Bad Card Summary and Analysis

Nesta is served his favorite meal when Cedella prepares him for the big news she has for him. Captain Marley has written to Cedella to tell her that Nesta should go to Kingston to take advantage of the superior education system with the promise that she will be able to send relatives to check on him and he will be under the care of his wealthy nephew. She is worried about telling him, but recalls a situation when a local neighbor told her that Nesta had read her palm — successfully — some time ago.

Ciddy tells Nesta that he is going to Kingston and of course, the boy is upset. However, he is calm by the time she puts him on the bus with his elder cousin. Despite the rough drive, Nesta sleeps soundly the entire...