Book 1: The Garden, Chapters 21-23 Summary

In Chapter 21, The Candy of Strangers, James returns and builds a workshed for making boots. He makes a deal with Mahmoud to supply him with boots for the Dominion Coal and Steel Company in exchange for a start-up loan. Mahmoud and James exchange messages via Leo Taylor, but the men do not have direct contact. Once James starts making money, he arranges for Kathleen to meet with a vocal teacher in New York, and live with his cousin Giles. He appeals to Mahmoud for more money to send Kathleen to New York. His wife, Giselle, convinces Mahmoud to give James the money. Teresa Taylor, the Mahmoud's maid, delivers the check to James. She gives Frances a piece of candy, but Kathleen throws it away, saying she should never take candy from strangers.

In Chapter 22, Lady...