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The Lake

This is where the Lee family sometimes enjoyed family outings and where Lydia killed herself.

Locket

This is what James gave Lydia on her 16th birthday.

Cookbook

This belonged to Marilyn’s mother and represented everything that Marilyn did not want to be.

Lydia's Diaries

These were given by a mother to a daughter to keep secrets inside, but were never actually written in.

Footprint on the Ceiling

This was made when Nath tried to squash a spider with his father’s shoe.

Acceptance Letter from Harvard

This was taken by Lydia because she didn't want her brother to leave home.

Chinese Buns

These are something that Louisa makes that remind James of his heritage and cause him to speak Chinese for the first time in 40 years.

4th of July

This is the day after Marilyn’s return and two months after Lydia’s death.

Drop of Water

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