Chapter 4 Summary

Roland takes the train to Lincoln to meet Dr. Maud Bailey. She takes him to the Women's Resource Centre, and he starts his research by reading Blanche's journal. Roland finds something about a letter that Christabel hides from Blanche. Weeks later, Blanche writes about a male intruder who worries her. Roland believes the prowler and the letter writer are both Ash, but he has no proof.

Roland and Maud have a cup of coffee to discuss his findings when the library closes. Roland shows Maud the photocopies of the letters he stole and tells her that no one knows about them. He admits that he stole the originals and has not yet put them back. Maud does not agree with his ethics, but she invites him to stay and continue his research.

Maud offers to drive Roland to Seal Court the next day...