Chapter 18 Summary

Seth returns quickly, ready to head off to his new life. Mr. Neck whisks him to his car, afraid that there will be interference. Flora and Mr. Mybug say their goodbyes to Seth and Mr. Neck when there is a cry from a window above yelling about something nasty in the woodshed. Naturally, it is Aunt Ada with Judith shadowing her in misery. Rennet is also with them. Flora rushes Seth and Mr. Neck off to avoid a scene as Aunt Ada continues to rant out the window about going mad and not being able to bear it. Judith also shouts for Seth to stay, but he is determined. Mr. Neck chastises Aunt Ada on the woodshed "line" being old hat before driving Seth away. The narrative implies that Seth will indeed be a famous actress and to Flora, "as unreal as Achilles...