Scene 14 Summary

Bernie tells Carol he got her something, and he gets out a bracelet, making a joke about his having found it on the bus. Carol reads what he had engraved into it. He apologizes that the date is wrong, saying that the engravers couldn't read his writing. He tells her that Ruth once told him never to give jewelry as a gift because it made the person receiving the gift think that she had to wear it any time the giver wasn't around, adding that that's the reason he never gave her any jewelry. Carol says it's beautiful. They discuss what the weather's like outside, saying they should get going. Bernie suggests that Carol should call Bernie, and after she's done they'll leave. Carol says again that she loves the bracelet. Bernie thanks her for the compliment.

Scene 14 Analysis

The gift of the...