Pages 150-183 Summary

In "Ipswich," it is September and the boys are going back to school; Aurek no longer makes a fuss.Tony and Silvana's relationship develops as they spend time together with the two boys. Tony often has grand plans for them but frequently does not show. Then, he will surprise them and show up out of the blue with presents. Silvana wants to share her life story with Tony; it seems she can trust him, but at the last moment she changes her mind, grabs Aurek, and heads home. Upon arriving home, she goes straight to where Helene's letters are hidden; they are not there. She feels relief. She also wonders what is taking place between her and Tony. She convinces herself it is a girlish infatuation. She needs Janusz to keep her son safe.

In "Poland," the story returns to a...