Chapters 16 and 17 Summary and Analysis

Although Hugh loved their Paris apartment, he wanted to own his own home. David loved the apartment and wanted to stay as long as they could. But Hugh had his way and they began looking at apartments for sale in Paris. One day their real estate lady found a real fixer up. Hugh was excited but David had only negative things to say. Even though he was unenthusiastic and dubious, David agreed to buy the apartment and signed the contract and loan papers.

Three months after moving into their new place, they took a trip to Amsterdam. David was so impressed with the city he wondered if they should have considered purchasing a home in European locales other than Paris. They toured Anne Frank's house, entering the annex behind the famous bookcase. Touring the Frank's apartment, David thought it...