Chapters 15-18 Summary and Analysis

Grandma India and Mother Lois are worried about Link's car being seen in the yard. They cover the car and tell Melba that she did what she could under the circumstances. Link calls and Melba arranges to return the car.

The next day at school, Melba ends up being trapped in the cafeteria with nearly 1000 students. A group of boys, including Link, heckle Melba. Melba attempts to sit quietly and read while the boys hurl threats, milk cartons, and a golf ball which hits Melba in the head. For every attempt, for every threat, Melba simply says "Thank you." The boys are confused. Melba is angry that Link would participate with the boys, especially after he had saved her once and had made a point to be nice to her. After the boys leave, Melba realizes that the peaceful...