Summary

As Chapter 3 opens, the Lees are attending Lydia's funeral. Many of Lydia's classmates come to the funeral, as do several professors from Middlewood. At the funeral Nath sees Jack and wonders if he should tell the police about his suspicions that Jack was involved in Lydia's death. Nath approaches Jack after the service is over and demands to know what Jack and Lydia were doing together the day before she went missing. Jack denies any involvement, and the tension between the two almost escalates into a fight. James breaks it up and scolds Jack for his behavior, telling him he can walk home. As he is slumped against an elm tree, Nath considers Jack's reputation for being a heartbreaker and player among the high school girls. While walking home, Nath overhears a conversation between Jack, his mother, Dr. Janet Wolff, and a policeman...