Chapter 10 Summary

Winnie's existence, to this point, had been one of order and cleanliness. The Tuck's house was not orderly and was not very clean. It was not dirty, but had cobwebs, dust and things strewn all over. It was far from what she was used to, but she though it was homey and liked it.

She followed Mae to the loft where Miles and Jesse sleep when they are home. Mae explained to Winnie that the boys leave for ten years, working and saving money. Then they return home at the scheduled time and sometimes have money to help Mae and Tuck. The boys tend to strike out on their own, rarely going to a village together or living nearby one another when they are away from home. They always return to create a happy family, at least for a while, before leaving again...