Part 3: Chapters 20-21 Summary

In chapter 20, December has come. Susie has a drink with her mother and expresses her growing concern for March. Susie went to see March, but Hollis tried to block her, stopping only when March came to the door. March is beginning to allow her hair to go white and walks around as though she is drugged. Susie has also spoken to Richard, who is devastated over the situation and distraught that he cannot get through to either Gwen or March over the phone or through the mail.

Gwen has been visiting the Coward, learning more about her family and the past. After her visit this day, Gwen returns home to find Hollis in the kitchen. When Hollis refuses to even acknowledge that he promised to give Gwen Tarot, she throws a cup at him. Hollis grabs Gwen with the...