Seven and Eight Summary

In Chapter Seven, although Belinda has convinced herself that's Rand's supper invitation is only a way to thank her, she has a more difficult time convincing her family of this, particularly her young nephews. It is the older nephew, John, who explains to his younger cousins that Belinda and Rand are courting, a description that Belinda doesn't agree with, but doesn't argue with either. Belinda feels awkward at first, but soon she and Rand are talking easily. Despite her nephew's description, Belinda fights down the urge to invite Rand to tea because the two aren't courting she continues to tell herself. On their walk back to Belinda's house, Rand when Amy Jo will be back. Belinda tells him she is afraid Amy Jo won't come back because she has met a man. Rand uses the opening to ask Belinda...