Ruby marries the Georgia boy and they raise three sons at Black Cove. They hold a last picnic before cold weather sets in, ending Ada's favorite season poignantly and metaphorically. Ruby's 9-year-old daughter helps her carry out food. Stobrod brings milk from the barn. At twilight, he plays until the children are exhausted, and then he puts aside the devil's box to sing a new hymn, "Angel Band." Ada is missing a fingertip since.....
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