Part 2, Chapter 8 Summary

Ralph visits Lucy twice and is invited by Lucy to stay at Lahardane after he finishes with the boys and before he has to return home. He accepts, and they spend their days languidly. Lucy shows him everything, including Paddy Lindon's ruined cottage. One day, Ralph finally kisses her and tells her he loves her. She tells him that it is no good to love her, that she is not someone to love. Ralph protests, but she will not hear of it. Ralph asks her to marry her, but Lucy cannot be convinced. He should have nothing to do with her. She does, however, admit that she loves him, too. In the end, Ralph leaves. Henry takes him to the station. Lucy does not accompany them.

Part 2, Chapter 8 Analysis

Lucy believes that she is unworthy of love. She believes that Ralph...