Summary

In chapter 25, Beryl gets a tour of Karen's farm and the house Clare will be staying in. The two women strike up a friendly relationship. They return to the house to find Blix. Karen reveals that he's only there to ask for a divorce.

Clare arrives with her sons from her second husband in Chapter 26. Dickie is a jockey and has been living in the northern part of Kenya for years. When she sees Beryl, Clara acts as if she and Beryl have a normal relationship. She even tells Beryl how much her second husband, Harry meant to her. Beryl takes Clare and her half brothers to Karen's. Clare is polite in front of Karen, but complains about her accommodations when Karen leaves. She says that Dickie will be sending her money.

Karen convinces Beryl to stay for the night. Clara and the...