Chapters Nineteen through Twenty-One Summary and Analysis

Torey hears a child screaming just before something crashes into her door. She cautiously opens it to find Lori, crying uncontrollably. With the door open, Lori dashes inside and hides under a shelf used to store art supplies. Edna Thorson, Lori's teacher for the morning hours, says Lori should be pulled from her hiding place. Torey objects and Edna says Torey is being too lenient with the child. The principal backs Torey's call and Edna leaves. Lori remains hidden for the rest of the day. At one point, Thomaso slips away and sits talking her. Torey originally stops him but later allows it. Everyone in the class is tense and Torey yells at Boo and later at Thomaso. After school dismisses, Torey agrees that Lori's father must be called. She sits on the floor by...