Summary

Chapter 21. Antonio and Cico go to seek out the golden carp as the weather improves. Shortly after arriving at the right spot, the golden carp appears and is as dazzling as Antonio remembers. As they walk back toward town, they see a group of boys from class who look worried. They tell Cico and Antonio that Florence jumped from a cliff into the water below and has not been seen for several minutes. They believe he has drowned. They try to flag down a lifeguard from across the river and Florence’s body emerges from the water, floating and lifeless. Antonio tries to revive him but it is too late. The lifeguard comes over and clears the water from Florence’s lungs but he is dead.

Chapter 22. After Florence’s death, Antonio’s family and Ultima are worried about him. He prepares to go away...