The Notes and Transcripts: December 5, 1970-January 15, 1971 Summary

The first morning on the point Mary is awoken by the sound of a truck arriving at dawn. Mary watches a man board the green and white fishing boat and sail away. Mary feeds the baby and makes a list of the things she still needs for the house. Mary drives into Machias, the neighboring town, and does some shopping. Back at the cottage, Mary is just moving her purchases into the house when Willis arrives with some fish. Mary offers to pay for the fish, but Willis insists it is a gift. Willis asks about Mary's situation and suggests they fool around to satisfy her need to seek revenge on her husband. Mary politely refuses. Before Willis leaves, the fisherman in the green and white boat returns. Willis tells Mary that the...