Chapter 13: A Birthday Party Summary and Analysis

Wu Chun-mei kept inviting Adeline to her house. She was getting a new puppy for her birthday and had lots of dolls and books she wanted to show Adeline. Adeline kept making excuses but when she learned that there would be no school the following Tuesday, she agreed to come that day. Six other girls would be joining them to celebrate Wu Chun-mei's birthday. Adeline didn't tell her father and Niang that there was a school holiday and went to school dressed in her uniform, where Dr. Wu's chauffeur picked her up there for a day of fun at Wu Chun-mei's house. Adeline knew she was breaking Niang's rules and would have to face the consequences if she found out.

Adeline had to run home for lunch and told Wu Chun-mei that she would be...