Summary

Part 3: As We Wait

In Chapter 13, Bo moves into the renovated house. He is planning a trip to Abas, West Virginia. He has decided to expand the mill, as orders have increased. Ruth and Hannah come to see the finished house. They are impressed. Bo has kept true to the spirit of the original design, including golds, tans, reds, and grays. He explains some of the work was done by professionals, and other work by him. They have dinner, before which Hannah prays. Sam asks Ruth if she has ever heard of a Captain Burne Grayson. Ruth reveals Sam did mention a Commander Grayson to her. He explains he will be down in West Virginia to buy a new saw for the expansion, and he will check into Grayson. Ruth decides to go with him. They pass through Maryland at Cumberland, then into West...