Chapter 15 Summary

The stranger had the attention of Winnie's mother, father and grandmother. He told how he had followed her kidnappers to their home and portrayed them as illiterate and dangerous. Then he told them his plan. He offered to take the constable to find Winnie, in return for Mr. Foster signing the woods over to him. He emphasized his stance: no woods, no Winnie. He left the Fosters no choice in the matter.

Chapter 15 Analysis

The reader becomes aware that the stranger is the nemesis. However, he has not divulged everything. It is obvious there is a reason he wants the woods, but the reader has no way of knowing why at this time.