Chapter 7 Summary

The boys run into Bess and two of her girlfriends on the boardwalk in Coney Island a few days later. Eddie hooks up with one of the girls, while Happy takes the other girl, leaving Bess for Willie. They ride The Whip and sing together while Happy plays his ukulele. When it gets late, the girls head home, but Bess and Willie have a date in a few days.

They have ice cream on their first date. They kiss, but when Bess tries touching Willie, he stops her. A few weeks later, Bess professes her love to Willie because of the way he looks at her so lovingly.

Willie tells the photographer and reporter that he needs a drink. They say that it's not a good idea. Sutton says none of this is a good idea.

Chapter 7 Analysis

Sutton is revealing the information...