Part II (1842 - 1849): Chapters 20 - 24 Summary

After Yancy Butterfield's visit, everything changes with Fran. Lizzie is sure that her momentary change of heart would not last, but even long after Yancy is gone, Fran continues to spoil the children. Despite Lizzie's objections, the children sleep with Fran each night in her bed, which frees Drayle to do as he pleases in the evening hours, which means frequent trips to Lizzie's room. It is bittersweet that Lizzie is asked to bathe her children each night dress them in their expensive pajamas, and push them through the door to Fran's bedroom, particularly because she has never been allowed to sleep with her own children. Drayle comes frequently to Lizzie's room and asks her to perform oral sex on him, even though he knows how much she hates it. One evening, Lizzie finally says...