Frank Johnson is a man of principle and honor. He is devastated by the news that Janie is actually Jennie Spring, and the thought of losing her is almost more than he can bear. Once again, Hannah has managed to completely unravel their lives. Frank does what he can to maintain his composure, but when Janie is gone, like Miranda, he comes apart at the seams inside. Frank couldn't bear the thought of driving his daughter to her home with the Spring family, so a lawyer was engaged to take her there. On the day that Janie leaves them, Frank shaves, and dresses in his good clothes, as does Miranda. They stand, elegant and composed, until the car pulls away. Then Miranda sags, begging Frank and Reeve to take her inside where Janie won't see.
