Chapter 21-

Pollyanna is leaving John Pendleton's house and runs into Nancy, who makes her feel guilty for worrying her aunt. Pollyanna worries that her aunt no longer wants her around, but Nancy admits that is not so. Pollyanna rushes back to John Pendleton's house and tells him she has decided to stay with Aunt Polly. Pendleton is upset and reminds Pollyanna that she will be poor and that he does not donate to "heathens." She is excited that his money will all go to "Jimmy Bean," who she says is the poor person the Ladies Aid speaks of.

Chapter 22-

Rev. Paul Ford is wandering through the Pendleton woods and worrying about the impending demise of his church. He wonders whether he should give a fiery sermon to his parishioners about hypocrisy. Pollyanna comes along and worries about his sad state. She reminds him of the Psalms and tells him of the Glad Game. The Reverend goes home and reads a magazine, which tells a story about a son filling a woodbox. He writes notes for a new sermon on being glad to do the Lord's work, and it is a great success.