Summary

Chapter 21 – Though Olmstead tries to protect Georgie from the public, her exploits at helping to bring down a counterfeit ring –done on the day of her grandfather’s funeral –make headlines. She becomes relatively famous for what she has done, but she is angry because no one asks about Agatha. Georgie learns that her mother and Sheriff McCabe are engaged and set to be married soon.

Billy’s return to town is awkward for Georgie. He thanks Georgie for saving his life, and apologizes for everything. Georgie tells him to leave. She never sees him again, for he marries Polly that summer and leaves for Minnesota. Aunt Cleo decides to remain in Wisconsin permanently. Georgie later pays back the store for the supplies she has taken, and then saves up and officially buys the mule she has ridden on during her adventure.

Chapter 22 – Georgie...