Chapters 17 and 18 Summary

Julia and John clash when she tells him that she's ended her sessions with Dr. Phillips. John says that he and Celia agreed that Julia was not to return to Wideacre unless Dr. Phillips cured her of her "delusions." Faced with the immediate decision, Celia says that "Julia is my daughter, raised by me," and that she won't force her to stay.

As they are leaving, James appears, begging Julia's forgiveness. James tells Julia that she should call for him if she needs him at all, and she's suddenly certain that she will call for him and that he won't be able to respond. Later, Julia says that she has the land, and James has the money to further their plans for Wideacre. It should be a perfect match - except that she fears it will never come to pass.

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