Jennifer, May, 1947 Summary

Jennifer North, now Jennifer Polar, finds life in California as Tony Polar's wife and Miriam Polar's sister-in-law boring. She has a nice home, but no spending money, no career, and no new clothes. She is a frequent visitor at the home of Neely O'Hara and Mel Harris, but Neely is busy making films. Jennifer wonders if Mel wastes as much time by the pool as she does.

When Jennifer does catch up with Neely, Neely is full of excitement about her work and Ted Casablanca. Ted is a top designer who is creating another new wardrobe for Neely. Mel assumes that Ted is gay but Neely confesses to Jennifer that she is having a sexual affair with him behind Mel's back. Neely is so busy that she has no time to sleep, so Jennifer tells her about Seconal pills. Neely has...