No Promises In The Wind Chapter 6 Analysis

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No Promises in the Wind: Chapter 6 summary Emily’s act was splendid, and she never talked during her performances. Her actions were funny enough to intrigue the little children watching her perform. Oddly, the children enjoyed seeing an adult clown being outwitted by Belgan and Edward C., two dwarfed men that appeared to be the size of children. Each day, Emily worked strenuously, far exceeding the job description of a clown. Constantly mingling with the crowds, and giving continuous efforts to win laughs, Emily is a great asset to the carnival’s prosperity. After a long day of hard labor, Emily would gather her three children from Pete’s tent, and would march them to the boxcar outside of the carnival gates, which served as their home. Seldomly, after a long day of work, Emily would sometimes come and stand beside the piano Josh played, and listen to Josh’s music. Most of the times, Emily would smile and say nothing, but one particular night, Emily leaned forward and whispered to Josh, “You have a gift. Don’t let these hard times make you lose sight of it.” These encouraging words reassured Josh, a reassurance he desperately needed.The first couple of weeks working at the carnival, Josh slept restlessly. After Lonnie …show more content…

Since the carnival would be closed Christmas Eve, Emily invited the boys and Edward C. to her house for cocoa and molasses cookies. Jubilantly, Her invitation was accept. Immediately, ideas for presents to give Emily were devised. Joey believed a box of candy was suitable for this occasion, but Josh wanted to offer something more feminine. At one of the concession stands, bottles of perfume were being sold, and Josh wanted to purchase one for Emily. However, Edward C., being a very practical man, decided it would be best that he, Josh, and Joey each give ten dimes, tied in a brightly colored box, that Emily could use for a practical

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