Chapter+14

=Chapter 14- The Barge = 
 * Summary:**
 * Carl goes off to work on the barge and takes the fares off all passengers
 * Carl tried to not look at Maddie when he talks to Joy
 * Carl notices that Wattle Lady was full and the Red Barge usually only ever has half or less.
 * Carl got many more cars on the Barge and Skip was happy with the amount Carl had earned.
 * Carl was abused for stealing the passengers of the Wattle Lady

**Plot Developments:**
 * Carl starts work on the barge
 * Carl buys a hat to look professional
 * Carl gets more passengers to come on the red barge
 * The Wattle Lady worker abuses Carl and Skip
 * The chapter ends on a note of defeat


 * Character Developments:**
 * Carl is very determined to work hard on the Barge
 * Joy likes Carl and can see he is different from the cliche of the Matt family
 * Skip is very pleased with Carl's hard work that earned him a lot of money

Relationships- Skip comes to like and appreciate Carl's enthusiasm and hard work on the Barge after Joy spoke to him, and Maddie won't talk to Carl nor will she look at him. "Wattle Lady" was furious with Carl as he earned so many passengers, he was accused of stealing their pasengers.
 * Theme developments:**