Pages 130 - 148 Summary

Mary Ann's college boyfriend Alan visits. Alan is very sophisticated and polite, as well as affectionate towards Mary Ann, and he makes a great impression. July wonders aloud to Bo Jo why Bo Jo doesn't show that sort of affection to her; Bo Jo crassly suggests she hop into bed and he'll show her some affection, which leads to another big argument. Later in bed, however, the lovers become more tender.

A few weeks later, Louella visits July in a happy mood; she has a date set for tomorrow with an abortion doctor. July tries every tactic to try to make Louella change her mind, short of revealing her own pregnancy, but Louella is determined. July promises to visit Louella at her apartment after the operation. The next day, July leaves her apartment having made a casserole for Bo Jo and...