Summary

Carrie Langford (399-402) — Lucius visited Carrie, who was now widowed. Lucius asked her why she did not like to talk about their father. She said that after Watson died, journalists and neighbors pestered her and Eddie nonstop and wrote slanderous articles that had “no regard for the truth” (400). Carrie lightly scolded Lucius for constantly running away, for not being there for her when she needed him most. She was hurt that he did not attend her husband’s funeral. They talked about Eddie and his erratic behavior: “the poor stick is always out to prove something,” Carrie said (401). Lucius, guilty and sad, apologized to his sister. Carrie forgave Lucius, and as they shared stories about their father, they were “brought back to childhood” (402).

Rob’s Visit (402-404) — Apparently Rob visited Carrie several years prior, and Lucius asked her what he was like...