Summary

Nadine turns down a road lined with cottages and parks. They empty the car and Cecelia and Chessie follow Oletta and Nadine down the path. Cecelia’s first look at the ocean leaves her awestruck and when Oletta warns her about the dangers of the waves, Cecelia assures her she won’t go in as she can’t swim. She asks Oletta if she’ll teach her, but Oletta refuses to teach her in the ocean, suggesting she learn in a pond or pool first. Instead, she invites Cecelia to go treasure hunting with her.

Nadine takes her fortune finder up as well while Chessie sits down with a magazine. As Cecelia walks along, Oletta tells her about the times when colored folks weren't allowed on the island unless they worked there. Cecelia soon tires of digging up old bottle caps and tangled...