Part 4, June 20, 1862: Chapters 24-28 Summary

In Chapter 24, Susan is sick for several weeks due to pneumonia. When she begins to recover, Connie and Kenneth come to see her, but Susan at first refuses to see them. Susan does see them, however, and says goodbye to Kenneth as he prepares to return to the army. Later, Susan speaks with Lucien and learns that he wants to send her away to school.

In Chapter 25, as McClellan's army once again attacks near Richmond, Lucien begins spending long nights helping the wounded. Susan wants to help too, but Lucien will not allow it because of her illness. A short time later, Mrs. Wigfall comes by and tells Susan that Kenneth has been killed. Susan visits Connie. Susan has begun to question the Cause and she is further disillusioned by the war with Kenneth's death. Therefore, Susan...