and at the end of the story he retu

and at the end of the story he returns to the scenes of his childhood.
Though she resists the idea, Brenda finally accedes to Neil's request to get a
diaphragm. She seems to do this both because she wants to be independent, but
also because she is affected by Ron's upcoming marriage and begins to want the
same thing for herself. For example, she acquires a new dress which makes her
look as attractive as the bride, or even more so. Deep down, it seems, Brenda does
not mind seeing herself in the role of Ron's Harriet, a lovely bride with a successful
husband, being led to the altar on her father's arm and being protected and adored
by her mother. But for the time being she carries on with Neil Klugman and goes
to New York with him to obtain the diaphragm. For Neil, however, this turn of
events is very serious and fraught with consequences.