PART THREE - WELCH

SECTION TWENTY-SIX (Pages 235-238)

Summary

Lori writes regularly to the family, and it's obvious that she loves New York. She is living in a hotel for women, working as a waitress in a German restaurant, and taking art classes and fencing lessons. She loves how artists sell their paintings on the sidewalks and orchestras and even individuals play their music in the open for everyone to hear. Jeannette loves the whole idea of New York, too. She is determined to become on of those highfalutin' writers who work at one of the world famous New York papers.

In the middle of her junior year in Welch, Jeannette goes to the guidance counselor to discuss........

Notes

The attitude of the guidance counselor is typical of those who are content to remain within the sphere they have always known - the home where they have..........

SECTION TWENTY-SEVEN (Pages 239-241)

Summary

The last few weeks before she leaves for New York, Jeannette goes from feeling excited to feeling nervous all in a matter of minutes. On the last day of school, she goes to say good-bye to Miss Bivens. Her teacher tells Jeannette that she a feeling that the girl will do all right up there. However, she asks Jeannette who's going to be editor of The Maroon Wave. She is.........

Notes

The reactions to Jeannette's leaving home and Welch are varied and interesting. Miss Bevins declares that Jeannette will be a great success. Mom can't be..........

 

 

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