The Oracle Speaks Summary

The next day, at a prearranged time, the six Egyptians meet just outside the fence to learn whether the Oracle had spoken. Toby suggests that April be the high priestess that day and perform the Ceremony of Returning to the Oracle for the Answer. In order to set the mood, April retrieves the box of costumes and asks everyone to put on one item of their costume. April prepares herself for her part of the ceremony and begins. She asks everyone to drop some twisted paper to burn in the sacred fire bowl and then lines the participants up for a procession to the grotto.

April lights the candles and incense, letting her imagination take her where it wants to, and then, asking everyone sit in a circle, April begins to chant. When she declares that the Oracle has...