A journey is made to the Barrabool Forest. Richard, Max and the two boys go to Blackfellows' Waterhole where the boys learn something of a mystery. The four travelers then drive to the Wimmera River at Longerenong. After lunch they walk to where the Yarriambiack Creek leaves the river. Then they visit a small grave yard. Richard talks of Samuel Wilson's influence in the Wimmera. Later, the boys are shown Max's mystery photo. The next day Ivy and the Adkin family visit Golton Island.They are shown Toot, and Ivy tries out the new piano. The day finishes with a soirée.