Chapter 14 Summary

Three weeks has past since Maggie left home that night with Pete. Maggie and Pete walk into a filled hall and find a table. Soon an arrogant, well-dressed woman enters with a very young man and sits near Pete and Maggie. When Pete spies her, he is filled with excitement and greets her with exuberance. It is clear to Maggie that Pete and this woman, Nellie, have a history. Nellie invites Pete and Maggie to join her and her companion. As Pete and Nellie reminisce, Maggie is aware of her inability to contribute to the conversation and sits staring blankly at the two of them and feeling uncomfortable and low. As Nellie talks, Maggie watches Pete as he exuberantly pays attention to every word. Nellie's companion, Freddie, makes every effort to show off his wealth in front of the other couple, but Nellie...