An illustration shows Sophie waving to Chris as he passes the farm on his bike.

Sophie writes to Agnes. Chris came by earlier to tell her how Jim’s three Speckled Sussex chickens are being kept on Ms. Griegson’s farm. He spotted them while picking flowers. The coop holding them is much bigger than three chickens would need.

Chris agreed to take Sophie to the chickens tomorrow, while Ms. Griegson is (hopefully) distracted setting up for the poultry show. Sophie asks Agnes what’s special about the Speckled Sussex chickens and provides the landline phone number to Great-Uncle Jim’s house so that Agnes can call right away.

An illustration depicts the Speckled Sussex Chicken and describes its temperament and physical attributes.

Illustrations show Sophie arguing with Chris, Sophie and Chris riding bikes, Sophie and Chris watching Ms. Griegson’s passing truck, and Chris riding away, leaving Sophie behind.

Sophie writes to Agnes. Sophie met up with Chris, but when she tried to bring her chicken kennel, Chris almost backed out. He would show Sophie where the chickens are, but he wouldn’t risk getting in trouble helping her steal them, as the whole neighborhood would know. Chris and Sophie biked through the rural roads.