Jimmie does not return home for several days after the fight in the bar with Pete. When he does return, he finds his mother raving again about Maggie's disgraceful behavior. The fact that the neighbors bring the topic up to her infuriates her. Jimmie and Mary discuss the embarrassing situation into which Maggie has put them. The two of them talk about how they may react when Maggie returns home to them. Mary even mocks the words that Maggie might use upon her return when she begs to be allowed to live at home again. Mary ends her opinionated statement with the sentiment that she will never give Maggie a second chance. Jimmie thinks for a time or two again, about whether any of the women in his life have brothers that might.....
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