Chapter 10 Summary

Three days before Christmas, Meredith stops by the boarding house and invites Uncle Vernon to watch a New Year's Day football match between the repertory company and the pantomime cast of Treasure Island, playing at the Empire. Stella has been invited to a Christmas Eve party with members of the repertory company. Lily is thrilled about it and tries to get as much information as possible from the tight-lipped Stella. Will Geoffrey be Stella's partner for the evening? Lily has her eye on the nice young man. He would be perfect for Stella. With a little huff, Stella explains that it's not that kind of party. People do not have to be with partners. Lily asks if Meredith has a young lady, and Stella tells her to shut up. When she sees the tears in Lily's eyes, Stella feels bad about hurting her...