Chapters 19 - 20 Summary

Christy's problem with Lundy Taylor takes a temporary backseat when the phone line is completed. David learns that a test call will come in at four in the afternoon on Wednesday, and somehow word gets out to the people of the Cove. By three Wednesday afternoon, the Mission House is filled with mountain folk who are not sure that such a device can really work. When the call does come in, everyone is so noisily excited that David can hardly hear. He finally puts the receiver to Little Burl's ear, who is dumbfounded at the voice at the other end. This is a time of high excitement for the Cove. This does not ameliorate Christy's concern over Lundy Taylor's continued absence from school. Finally, she decides to visit Bird's-Eye Taylor, Lundy's father, at home. The visit is intimidating, but Christy feels...