- Despite her doubts, Helen begins to fall for Frank, feeling as though she's changed him.
- She thinks of him when she reads Shakespeare and spends time with him.
- Doubts return. She tries to stall love with arguments, reminding herself that she wants to her children to be Jews and marry Jews.
- Maybe if Frank returns to college and shows good prospects her parents won't fret over her love for him.
- On the other hand, she doesn't want to settle for Frank, compromising her principles and dreams.
- These thoughts trouble her, but in the meantime she meets Frank in cafeterias, movie houses, and the pizza place. They walk and hide to kiss.