Book 3, Chapters 17-19 Summary

Kitty feels empty as the time comes to leave, and Lieberman wishes he could talk her into staying. The children have worked hard on a farewell celebration. They know the Maccabees have lost twenty, including Ben Moshe, in the raid, which has crushed British morale and determination to stay in Palestine, but they do not know whether Akiva and Dov have escaped. Karen has been upset since seeing Dov. To see if she knows anything, and to say a civil goodbye, Kitty knocks on Jordana's door, but she is rebuffed. Hugs from the children as she crosses the green make Kitty realize that leaving Gan Dafna will be harder than expected. She will miss Ari, but she hopes that sorrow will shrink as she watches Karen enjoy life, including dancing, again. Mark Parker will meet them in San Francisco...