Summary

In Chapter 10, the following day, Melinda “did not say a word” to Vic (107). When Vic picked up Trixie at the Petersons, he told them about Charley’s death, deciding it would be “unnatural . . . if he didn’t” (107).

Throughout the day, “two things . . . kept repeating” in Vic’s mind (108). One was Phil’s question about whether or not Melinda was in love with Charley. Another was the fact that the Wilsons may have seen Vic drowning Charley when they left the party.

Vic began wondering why he “felt absolutely secure” that he would not be found out (110). He decided that he had “slow reactions to everything” (110). Later, a friend named Evelyn called to ask after Melinda. She did not suspect Vic, but said everyone had noticed that Charley and Melinda “had quite a crush on each other” (111). She revealed that Don suspected Vic, and informed...