Wood Box

Dicey and her grandmother go to buy a box for the cremated remains of Dicey's mother. The man at the store, whom Dicey met the day before, gives them the box for free.

Chicken Carving

Dicey buys a chicken carving for Sammy that she finds in a store that sells items made from wood. The store owner is impressed that Dicey recognizes the chicken where others have not.

Chess Set

Dicey buys a wooden chess set for James for Christmas.

Silver Spoons

Gram owns two silver spoons that were given to her by relatives. Mr. Lingerle helps Gram sell one in order to pay for the trip to Boston when Liza begins to die.

Bible

James finds a family Bible in Gram's house that lists the names, birth, and death dates of all the members of the family. Gram adds Dicey and her siblings' names shortly...