Chapters 22-29 Summary

Chapter 22: This chapter begins with a letter from Martin to Georgie. Martin attempts to explain his current position with Antonia and says that while he loves Georgie, he cannot see her for awhile until things get straightened out at home. Martin says he realizes that this is selfish but it least he is being honest. Martin asks Georgie to continue to love him and be patient. Martin says he does not know what he can offer Georgie from this point forward but cannot bear to think that their friendship will end. Martin writes this letter from his office where various staff members are attending to the business of the day.

Martin returns home and the actions of his daily activity mirror how things used to be. It is almost as if Martin has been the victim of a hallucination, although the...