What Kind of Person Was He Now?
Madeline had trouble accepting that this young man was, in fact, her son. She had fooled herself into thinking he was a nice lad for a long time, but he was sneakier than she could have ever imagined. Benjamin’s behavior had left her feeling hurt and dissatisfied. This was completely contrary to how she brought him up, and she was baffled as to where he could have gotten such ideas.