Chapters 14 through 30 Summary

In Chapter Fourteen, "Parcheesi," Godbee brings out the Parcheesi game board, a tradition of every visit. Vince goes off again with the Mannings and Martha notes that she feels his absence. Martha tries to look as though she's interested in the game but has trouble concentrating, at least partly because Dennis hasn't returned. Lucy grows tired and Alice goes to lie down with her, and Martha knows that Alice probably fell asleep as well.

Godbee realizes that Martha's mind isn't on the game and suggests that they talk instead. Godbee reminds Martha that they'd agreed to share something about themselves and asks Martha to begin. Martha is upset that Vince refused to stay and play Parcheesi and that her father left the house angry. Martha tells Godbee that she hates her family. Martha immediately realizes that her father is Godbee's son...