Chapters 23 and 24 Summary

Chapter 23

Marie and Lena performed similarly as students. One test up and the next test down. Marie's father told her she had to do better in order to get into a good college. Marie tried to urge Lena to do better so she could go to art school. But Lena had a hard time concentrating enough to study. Her mind was all over the place.

Becoming friends with Lena showed Marie a lot about herself. Her father was a college professor and she never had to worry about money. And, when she turned twenty-one, she had an inheritance waiting for her. Marie offered Lena some of her clothes but Lena was offended. She had her own clothes. Marie was hurt. She could have answered more nicely. She hadn't meant to insult her.

Chapter 24

Diane sent another postcard from Phoenix. She wrote...