Chapters 7 and 8 Summary

In Chapter 7, every Saturday in December, it seems to snow in Marysville, which means Doug has to delivery groceries in the cold, wet weather. Each of his delivery customers offers him a hot beverage or food to help him along the way. Mrs. Windermere always gives him black coffee. She's now writing an adaptation of Jane Eyre. Mr. Spicer replaces the wagons with a toboggan so it's easier for Doug to deliver groceries in the snow. When Doug returns to the deli, Mr. Spicer heats up some chicken noodle soup for Doug and Lil and then they head over to the library. The town continues to have money problems so they are selling more and more of the John James Audubon pictures. Doug continues to help the PE teacher with recording the Presidential Physical Fitness charts and the teacher gives Doug...