Epilogue Summary

Four years later, Margaret and her sons are back at the same pier where Dion had declared his love for her. Margaret tells this story to the boys who are anxious to get back to the dance being held inside. Warm memories flood Margaret and she sends the boys back to the festivities with a sense of pride for a job well done and some regret that her job will soon be over. She asks the boys to always remember their father and they swear to her that they will. Margaret gazes into the summer sky and tells Dion that he will always live under her heart and will continue to live as long as she is alive.

Epilogue Analysis

True love is eternal, as evidenced by Margaret and her undying fidelity to Dion. Margaret's love for Dion has allowed her to raise...