Part 4, 1956-1960, Chapter 19 Summary

Henry wants Elizabeth to stop teaching, Aisling worries about Elizabeth's residual feelings for Johnny, Elizabeth is annoyed at being troubled by the thought that Johnny might settle down with Aisling, and Harry reports that Tony is destined never to check out of the hospital. Donal alone in Kilgarret knows about Johnny and is supportive, wanting her to come to his wedding but understands if she cannot. Aisling agrees to visit Greece with Johnny.

On baby Eileen's first birthday, Sean phones to summon Aisling home to see her dying mother. Elizabeth accompanies her, taking the baby against Henry's wishes. Eileen has is matter-of-fact about dying, worries about Sean and Eamonn, regrets not seeing Donal married, but is glad to have time for good-byes. She finally supports an annulment. Elizabeth assures Eileen that Aisling is well set-up in London and, when...