Part One: Chapter 3, ( pg 69-104) Summary

The next morning, Lily informs all the guests that Celia is severely sick. She does not comment on Richard's condition. In Celia's bedroom Dr. Akananda consults the local doctor, Dr. Forester. The doctors try to lower Celia's arms and struggle to do so. They feel as if her arms are made of iron. She is breathing, but it looks as if she had some kind of seizure. The doctors decide to take Celia to the hospital in town. As they leave, Richard's old Nanny inquires about Celia's state. They tell Nanny they do not know what is wrong with her. Akananda asks if Nanny can find Richard and look after him.

Even though everyone else has left, Edna refuses to go. She yells at her husband George to bring her her tonic and pills. She...