The piece, which is the longest one in the book, also focuses on his parents' marriage as well as young Lowell's relationship with his parents, other relatives, and his childhood peers. Notable characters in the piece include Lowell's great-grandfather Mordecai Myers and his father's Navy buddy, Commander Billy Harkness.
This section of the book provides insight into Lowell's family life, including his parents' relationship and his interactions with relatives and childhood companions. Notable individuals mentioned in this chapter are Lowell's great-grandfather Mordecai Myers and his father's Navy colleague, Commander Billy Harkness.