January 1 - April 3, pp. 220 - 252 Summary

Adrian makes his list of New Year's resolutions. They are more practical and less idealistic than last year's. Nigel visits and finds fault with Adrian's new bike, causing Adrian to fall out with Nigel and to be less pleased with his bike. Bert and Queenie get married and move into their own home. Adrian fears that although he's an intellectual, he's not really that clever. He begins copying Pandora's homework and feels better. The financial situation at Adrian's house has become very serious. Pauline takes a job collecting the coins from game machines in colleges and cafes. She gives it up because she says she was sexually harassed and has an allergy to the coins. George starts building spice racks and when he sells one to Mrs. Singh next door spends the money on a...