Chapters 15-16 Summary

The next day both Ms. Widmer and Ms. Stevenson are in a calmer frame of mind. Ms. Stevenson states while she is still angry with Liza, Ms. Widmer had helped her understand what it was like when they first met at seventeen. If they had been given a house to themselves at their age, they may well have done the same thing. She stresses, however, that they all have a rocky road ahead. They have no doubt that Ms. Baxter will report them all to the school -at least themselves and Liza - and it is likely to cause a scandal. They suggest, while it will be difficult, that Liza tells her parents about her relationship with Annie and before they hear it from anyone else.

Walking back with Annie, Liza confesses she is terrified about having to tell her parents...