When the Braddock’s electricity and heat are turned off,
Mae takes the boys to her father and Rosy to her sister. Ask
students to write a page in Jay’s diary about this day. How
does he feel about being sent away? What did he see on the
trip to his grandfather’s house? How does he feel about his
sick brother and sister? Does he like it at his grandfather’s
house? Jim promised not to send the children away. Does
Jay feel differently about his father now that this promise has
been broken?