Chapter Nineteen Summary

Javier doesn't call until early the following morning and his news is discouraging. Javier is greeted at his home by Marito's father, who is livid and threatens him with a revolver, demanding Marito's whereabouts. Aunt Julia and Marito are upset that Marito's father has turned to violence and threats and that Javier suffered at their expense. Nonetheless, the newlywed couple is resolute to see the situation through. They arrive first at Uncle Lucho and Aunt Olga's house and persuade them to let Julia stay at their home until things work out. Marito returns to his grandparents' house and finds his mother in tears, anxiously awaiting his arrival. She informs Marito that his father is getting legal advice on annulling the marriage and has threatened Julia if she doesn't leave the country immediately. More focused on keeping his job, Marito gets dressed...