When Ellen and Jethro come home, Wilse Graham arrives as well and they begin to talk about the imminent war between the South and the North. At dinner, they talk about Shadrach’s affection for Jenny but Jenny’s father, Matt Creighton thinks that Jenny is too young. Nancy, Ellen’s daughter in law and John’s wife and Jenny prepare dinner for the whole family. Jethro then thinks about his older sister who was killed by a wagon. Jethro tries to distract his mother but doesn’t understand completely what a war means. What is more, Jenny, one of Jethro’s sister was in love with Shadrach.Įllen is worried that a war will break out and she anxiously awaits her husband to come back home bearing news. Ellen and Jethro say goodbye to Jethro’s teacher, Shadrach who became almost a member of the family after Shadrach contacted typhoid fever. Ellen has twelve children from which four died the year Jethro was born. The first chapter begins by presenting Ellen Creighton with her son, Jethro, planting potatoes. We are thankful for their contributions and encourage you to make your own. These notes were contributed by members of the GradeSaver community.
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