Chapter 4 Summary

Eleanor awakens the next day, amazed that the first good night's sleep she's had in years came to her in Hill House. Anxiously, her mind returns to the prior night as she wonders if she made a fool of herself. She feels she has given herself away by acting so grateful to be included in the company of her new friends. Telling herself she is a silly baby, Eleanor resolves to behave more reservedly. She hears splashing in the bathroom that adjoins her room and Theo's. She calls out to Theo, who answers cheerily, letting Eleanor know the bathroom will soon be free. Eleanor looks around at the bright sunshine and finds Hill House charming in the morning light.

Theo exits the bathroom and advises Eleanor to dress like a sunbeam. Mrs. Dudley had informed them the night before that she sets out...