Summarizer

Section 1 p. 1-20

Emily Upham’s father has lost all his money and left his family to regain his fortune. He said that he would not return until he had money. Emily’s mother falls ill and goes to her sister’s house to be taken care of. Emily is sent to North Brookfield to stay with her Uncle until her father returns home. Emily is left alone at the train station. Seth Marple was hired to deliver mail, but he never delivered any of it. Now, he is in trouble with banker Upham, the reverend, and the postmaster. He runs away from the men and plans to go to his hideout in the woods. A train is going through town, as Seth is running away, so the men think that Seth boarded the train and is gone forever.

Key Points:

1. Emily’s father says that word and leaves to find money.
2. Emily is sent to stay with her uncle.
3. Emily is left alone at the train station.
4. Seth Marple gets into trouble for not delivering mail.
5. Seth runs away.
6. The four men think Seth boarded the train.