The chapter takes place at a Republican campaign headquarters in Daytona Beach, Florida, on November 6, 1928.
The protagonist, Mary, has rented the office for the election and is joined by about seventy volunteers, including students from Bethune-Cookman.
Mary is a strong advocate for voting rights, especially for African-Americans, and has registered thousands of voters for the Republican party.
As the election results start to come in over the radio, the Republican party wins some and loses others, much to the excitement and disappointment of the crowd alike.
Mary, despite her strong affiliation with the Republican Party, has been exchanging letters with Mrs. Roosevelt whose husband, Franklin Delano Roosevelt, is running as a Democrat for New York governor.
Despite many in the room being disappointed with the Democratic victories, Mary is happy for Mrs. Roosevelt as she believed in her commitment to education.
Ultimately, the Republican Herbert Hoover is announced as the newly elected president, leading to a celebration in the room.
Despite the celebrations, Mary reflects on the changing political landscape, with some African-Americans considering support for Democrats instead of the Republicans.
After the celebrations, Mary’s son Albert Sr. drives her and her grandson Albert Jr. home. During the ride, tension arises when Mary inquires about Albert Sr.'s failing business ventures.
The chapter concludes with Mary reflecting on the burden of responsibility she carries for her family, her school, and her country and praying for guidance.