Summary

In Chapter 31, James leaves the ball immediately. When he tells Hinsley about his argument with Kitty, Hinsley echoes Kitty's concerns. James says young men are entitled to have a little fun, and that he will not interfere in Archie's life as his father interfered in James's. At Dorothy's the next morning, Kitty begins packing the clothes she feels she will not need before returning home. Cecily is distressed that they are going to leave soon. When Kitty asks why, Cecily shouts, “I am in love!” (267). They have a heated argument about it. When Cecily points out that their parents married for love. Kitty says that had long-term consequences, including leaving them in their current predicament. Both girls are furious. Cecily says Kitty never listens to her. Kitty says Cecily is creating a problem when all Kitty cares about is saving the family from...