Summary

In Chapter 37, Louis and Addie walked over to the grade school playground. Louis pushed Addie on the swing. Later, they stayed overnight in Denver at a beautiful hotel to watch a play. Chapter 38 began on Labor Day when Louis and Addie decided to drive out to Chief Creek and picnic. After lunch, Louis stripped and went swimming, Addie quickly followed suit. After a lovely afternoon, they return to their homes. Almost the second Louis entered his house, Addie called him on the phone and told him to hurry over because Gene, Addie’s son, was waiting. Gene ordered them to stop seeing each other. A heated argument ensued that left both Gene and Addie in tears and Louis angry.

After the climactic fight in Chapter 38, Addie and Louis continued to see each other despite Gene’s wishes, but it was different. In Chapter...