Section 6 Summary (pages 124-168)

At the same time Michael's boat is sailing away from Ireland, Moran and Rose are ready to say the Rosary and have conceded that Michael would not be joining them. They think he is with Sheila and Mona in Dublin. The girls send a note telling them he had gone to London and that they would be down for the weekend. Sheila questions Moran about Michael being afraid of the gun. Moran becomes defensive, saying he knew he'd be blamed. He turns out to be charming and good-natured during their stay, instead of in the black mood they had expected.

Visits from the girls' become the center of Rose and Moran's life. Sheila and Mona come every other weekend and Maggie comes over from London twice a year. Rose watches Moran lose his spark for life. Moran feels betrayed...