Part 1, 1952: July 1, 1952-August 8, 1952 Summary

July 1, 1952. Daisy witnesses a terrible fight between her parents when her father fails to come home one night. Daisy's mother destroyed so many dishes that they had to close the shop until they could get some more. The Harpers' dishwasher quit, so they hired a new one. Velveeta and Mrs. Harper become fast friends, and Velveeta is soon telling Mrs. Harper everything that Daisy or her dad do. July 12, 1952. Mrs. Harper has to go to Jackson to take care of her mother who has had a heart attack. Daisy continues to go to the Junior Debutantes, who have decided to adopt a child overseas. Daisy continues to go to the Pistals' nightclub where she sees a young boy, Ray Layne, sing. The next day, Ray asks Daisy to go swimming with him and tells her all about his girlfriend...