Poor little Nora has some pretty serious visions. I wonder if Edward told her and Jamison that their mother was "away," similar to what Roger tells David in 1966. But eventually Edward is actually nice to Nora, stroking her hair as she falls asleep.
Beth seems truly fond of Jenny and genuinely pities her. Quentin's conditional promise to leave Jenny alone sends Beth reeling with both shock and desire. No, Quentin isn't nice at all.
Edward and Quentin have an interesting conversation. Quentin reminds Edward, I know I’d get into a great deal of trouble if I harmed Jenny. Unseen, Nora leaves the house as Quentin continues, I have enough problems without involving myself with the police. If you’re sincere, Edward compliments, you’ve just made one of your rare intelligent decisions. He lifts his glass in a toast. Wonder of wonders, Quentin says with a smile. My brother has paid me a compliment--half-hearted, but a compliment nevertheless. Edward answers, Credit where credit is due. How unshakably fair you are, Edward, Quentin comments--not entirely ironically. They clink glasses, surveying one another with mutual wariness over the rims.
I also know who Nora meets outside the house--but I won't tell either!
