Part 2 Chapter 6 Summary

That evening Carl and Alexandra make the time to visit Marie because Alexandra is concerned that she has waited too long between visits. Usually they see each other every three days or so. Carl is happy that his old house is well cared for by the Shabatas. He like everyone else is impressed by Marie's beauty and vitality; he asks Alexandra "Does she ever walk, or does she always run?"

As they talk, Marie remembers that she always thought Carl was a very romantic figure because he could draw and had big black eyes. They have a delightful time until Frank shows up. He is angry because old woman Hiller, a neighbor, can't get her fences mended. As a consequence, her hogs root up Frank's wheat. Alexandra and Marie try to reason with him. Marie says that Hiller does not mean...