Chapters 25 - 28 Summary

As chapter twenty-five begins, it is almost time for Lily to return home to St. Albans. This fall, she will be in Sister Benedicta's sixth grade class. It is almost time for Lily to say goodbye to Rockaway and to Albert. Lily and Albert write a letter to Poppy and give Poppy the address where Ruth can be found in Paris.

Lily and Albert begin paying attention to the war in Europe. Mrs. Hailey the librarian gives them a map of France and they keep track of how long it will take Poppy and the other soldiers to reach Paris.

One day, Lily and Albert argue when Albert refuses to sneak into the Cross Bay Theatre to see a movie. Albert insists on paying his own way. Lily will not allow Albert to pay her way. They do not speak to...