Chapter 22, The Third Town Meeting, and Chapter 23 Summary

Chapter 22 is called "Discoveries." Lina wakes up the following morning amidst a thick fog coming off the nearby bay. Maddy comes to her and tells her to pretend she is sick and moan a little. Meanwhile, Maddy goes to Caspar and tells him they cannot help him search the city because Lina is sick. Caspar is obsessed with searching for treasure and goes off by himself.

As soon as he is gone, Maddy tells Lina they are leaving. Caspar has never been stable, she says, and she thinks his obsession has gone too far. They pack up some food and blankets and take two bicycles from the wagon, cycling back down the road on which they came.

Lina enjoys the bike riding, although it is hard work. After a time they...