Chapters 24 and 25 Summary

Chapter 24: Aunt Patty Sees the Light

Aunt Patty appears at the dormer window. She wants Hob to come in. She sounds funny to Willa Jo, almost scared. Noreen had just called and wants to see the girls. In a surprising move, Aunt Patty climbs out on the porch. It is hard for her to fit through the window but Hob and the girls help her squeeze through. Aunt Patty tells them she wants to be out there with them even if they are all crazy. They all are frightened when Little Sister reaches for the umbrella and almost slips. Aunt Patty starts to cry but Uncle Hob grabs Little Sister and holds her tight. She peeks out and smiles at Willa Jo.

Noreen misses the girls and wants them to come home. She had wanted to talk to the girls. Aunt...