Part Three: The Greenes, Chapters 18 and 19 Summary

Walter and Colquitt spend the Christmas holidays in Ocho Rios. While there, they gain a new perspective on the situation with the house. Colquitt, however, admits she does not want to return home. When they do return, they discover the house next door to them has been sold again. The Kennedys learn that the new house has been purchased by Susan and Norman Greene when Claire brings the couple and their daughter Melissa to visit the Kennedys on evening. Colquitt first notices how similar Claire and Susan are. However, Colquitt is also struck with the idea that a friendship with Susan might be dangerous for Claire. Colquitt also notices how strangely severe Susan's husband is. Colquitt gets the feeling that Susan is afraid of him. Melissa hasn't been feeling well and asks to...