Denise Lewis Patrick

Volunteering at an orphanage, Cécile becomes especially close to one little girl named Perrine; when Cécile hears that a huge benefit will be held to raise money for all the orphanages in New Orleans, she determines to take part.

Cécile and her friend Marie-Grace enjoy helping at a nearby orphanage, playing with the children, but when yellow fever strikes in her own home, Cécile is more afraid than she has ever been before.

Even though his parents do not own a car, Matthew looks forward to Saturday mornings when all the people on his street wash their cars.