In this chapter, the narrator tells the story of a young girl who is crying because her parents have not bought her a new dress. She begs her aunt to help her buy the dress, but her aunt tells her that she is only 15 years old and that she should dress up now. She also tells the girl that she can call her parents at any time if she thinks she is in danger. The narrator then tells the young girl about a "time transfer agreement" that will allow her to change from child to adult in as short a time as possible