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Study Guide

Ordinary People Chapter 20

By Judith Guest

Chapter 20

Conrad meets Jeannine's mother and her little brother. And he says stupid things like, "You must like plants" (20.25) when he sees her plants. First-date nerves make people say silly things.
Calvin takes Jeannine bowling, and she does all right.
After the game, Jeannine teases Conrad for taking so long to ask her out.
Conrad and Jeannine have their first kiss when he drops her off, and Conrad feels marvelous.