We gain a little further insight into just how much of a burden Mrs. Winemiller truly is. Not only has she stolen a hat but she also runs around like a child, disrupts Alma's phone call, and singsongily reveals to Nellie that Alma has a big 'ol crush on John-the same John that Nellie herself has become fond of. Alma doesn't disguise her frustration with her mother but Mrs. Winemiller says she had the right to tell Nellie about Alma's crush because it's true-she's seen Alma spying on John, peeking from the window.
Alma is embarassed by all this but we are beginning to see that she really does care for John. She calls him to complain that he's never taken her out riding and I suppose she's doing her own version of flirting, calling him awful and giggling on and on. She invites him to a little meeting at her house.
John agrees to come-I wonder if he will, though. We also learn that John has been traveling around with Rosa, even coming to Nellie's house. It all sounds sort of sordid and shady. Why was he there? Who is Rosa to him? If he likes Alma so much then why doesn't he pursue her?
It's a painful scene as Alma is constantly getting let down.
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