Chapter 7 Summary

Sheba and Steven's biggest problem seems to be where to meet. They go back to Hampstead at least twenty times. Although the media focuses on the "alfresco aspect of their sexual relations," Barbara asserts that the couple did not feel any extra bonus from carrying on outdoors. The two have to worry about the cold and, in the warmer months, insects and animal feces. When a man stumbles into the clearing and frightens Sheba so much that it ruins the evening, the two decide to meet in her pottery studio at the school. Barbara points out that cleaning staff employees have keys to the studio and keep irregular hours, making the meeting very dangerous.

Barbara tries to explain to Sheba that this type of behavior points to sexual obsession. Sheba strongly objects to characterizing the relationship as purely sexual. She continues to adamantly...