“He knew now that he was going to have to get beaten up. It would last an hour or two, and it would be difficult, but if he modulated his inevitable resentment at the chastised attitude of the reformed sinner, he might ultimately succeed” (10). “Everyone felt their nerves being strained and, for the first time in a year, Charlie wanted a drink” (12). Drinking one drink a day was his way of maintaining control, but in reality, alcohol still had control over him because he relied on that drink. ""...but it's over. As I told you, I haven't had more than one drink a day for over a year, and I take this drink deliberately, so that the idea of ​​alcohol doesn't take up too much space in my mind. imagination. Do you see the idea? “No,” Marion said succinctly. “It’s something I set my sights on. This maintains proportion in things »» (10). Charlie must focus on Honoria. What proof does Marion have that she will be fine and will be well taken care of? He's been gone for nine months. Marion certainly won't take an alcoholic's word for it. She needs to see that he is ready and that will put her at ease with the situation. Marion had reservations, but ultimately tells Charlie that he can take Honoria on a trial basis. He was out of danger, until Duncan and Lorraine showed up unexpectedly at their