New Moon, pgs. 316 - 343 Summary and Analysis

Anna inherits most of her mother's estate and she, Jack and the baby move into the house in Bucknell where Genevieve had lived. Anna misses her mother very much. After two months, she receives a brief letter from Joseph. He includes a picture of his chicken business and a silver locket for the baby. She writes a brief postcard in response.

Joseph writes frequently and sends gifts at Christmas. Anna feels obligated to send him gifts in return. Jack tells Anna that Joseph is trying to get reacquainted with his daughter.

On Anna's twenty-fifth birthday, on January 17, 1956, she tells Jack that she is expecting their second child. Her father appears at the front door that day around eleven o'clock. He gives her roses and perfume. This takes courage on Joseph's part because of the strong...