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Susan = Energetic, intelligent, demanding Matthew = Kind and solid The children = Four lively kids The twins = Took to school by Susan
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Fear = A miniature of fear and longing Misery = Driven out by Matthew's solid body Longing = A moment of Susan's day, alone Happiness = Welcoming the holidays
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The night of weeping = A long time ago The conversation in the garden = Five weeks later The holidays = Began and Susan welcomed them The school drop-off = Every morning
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Study Notes
The Rawlings' Marriage
- Matthew and Susan Rawlings are a happily married couple with four children.
- Matthew is a subeditor on a large London newspaper, and Susan works in an advertising firm.
- Both have well-paid jobs and are content with their positions.
The Incident
- Matthew confesses to Susan that he slept with a girl at a party.
- Susan is initially upset but tries to understand and forgive him.
- The incident leaves both of them irritable, but they don't let it affect their relationship.
Susan's Thoughts
- Susan thinks that forgiveness is not what she does, but rather she doesn't understand.
- She feels that if she doesn't understand, she can't forgive.
- She thinks that the word "faithful" is stupid and wonders why she feels bitter about the incident.
Matthew and Susan's Relationship
- Matthew and Susan have been married for over a decade and are very happy together.
- They have a strong and loving relationship, but Susan sometimes feels a sense of aridity.
- Despite the incident, their relationship remains strong, and they continue to love each other.
The Aftermath
- Susan tries to move on from the incident and focuses on her family and daily life.
- She takes the children to school and looks forward to the holidays.
- The family has a system in place to respect Susan's privacy in her "Mother's Room."
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