He fears that everyone will think he is flaunting his education, and that he'll fail with them as he failed to make himself pleasant to Lily.Īunts Julia and Kate approach him, and dote on him. He begins nervously to rehearse the speech he will give at dinner. He tips her, and though she resists she eventually accepts. She retorts bitterly about the predatory nature of men, which rattles Gabriel. He mentions that soon she must be getting ready to get married. As Lily helps Gabriel with his things, he notices her slim body and pretty looks. It is past ten pm, and Gabriel Conroy and his wife have not yet arrived. Mary Jane still lives with them, earning money through her music. Mary Jane, their only niece, lived on with them. The dance is always huge: family, former music pupils, and the members of Julia's choir fill the house with gaiety and laughter.Īfter the death of their brother Pate, Kate and Julia have lived in the old house on Usher's Island. Lily, the caretaker's daughter, struggles to keep up with her many tasks, which include looking after the arriving guests. Miss Kate Morkan and Miss Julian Morkan, spinster sisters, are throwing their annual Misses Morkan's dance.
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