Chapter 5, The Stone Angel Summary

Richard sees Steve out the window, Mary's friend and neighbor, and decides to ask him about the letters in the Christmas Box, hoping they will shed some light on Mary's odd behavior. Steve reads the letter and tells Richard that it is a love letter, but not meant for a lover. Steve then tells Richard that he has something to show him and that he will show him on Christmas Eve when he comes to Mary's to visit. Richard then goes to work, dealing with a wedding party that is chaotic. Then a man comes in and asks to buy a suit for his five year old son. When Richard questions him about the suit, the man reveals that the child has died and they plan to bury him in the suit. Richard offers to make alterations...