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1. What is Richard's situation at the beginning of Chapter 1?

Richard has recently retired as a professor. He no longer has to get up early for classes. He has time to read, travel, read books, or listen to music. He is unsure how long it will take him to get used to having time.

2. Why is no one at the lake that Richard can see from the desk in his home office?

No one is at the lake Richard can see from his desk in his home office. In June, a man died in a swimming accident. Ever since that day, the lake has been quiet with no rowboats, no noisy children, and no fishermen because the body of the man still lies at the bottom of the lake.

3. Years ago, how did Richard deal with the discovery that his lover was cheating on him?

Years ago, Richard learned by chance that his lover was cheating on him. Turning to work was the only thing that helped him overcome his disappointment. He wrote nearly 100 pages investigating what led to the young woman's betrayal. His work got him through the first few months after the discovery, and he realized that work was the best cure for love.

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