Describe how things have calmed down in the Morrison household.

In Chapter 17, Matt returns to school, working hard to do well on his testing to get the scholarships he needs to go to university. Luke gets a job as a janitor at the school house, as well as working with a local farmer clearing some land. Luke also has finally allowed the girls to spend time with a neighbor twice a week while he works. Luke and Matt are getting along better since Dr. Christopherson came over and warned them not to allow their tempers to lead to physical violence again if they wanted to continue caring for the girls on their own.