Maurice and Clive's relationship continues for two years in Chapter 18. During this time Maurice and Clive travel to Italy before Maurice begins to work at the firm. Their relationship remains physically platonic as they are both aware of what could happen to them should their relationship become public knowledge. Chapter 19 shows how Clive and Maurice's families have become acquainted with the mothers becoming good friends as well. The two mothers will often ask each other for advice and worry together about their sons' refusal to settle down with a woman. At the same time, Maurice has fallen into the habit of spending Wednesday nights with Clive at his apartment in the city. Chapter 20 begins with Clive falling ill from the flu shortly before taking the bar exam. Clive.....
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