quot;that arrow sailing in its graceful, fluttering path. His mother's upright form along the grasses, her hair lit gold, her small hands smoothing her bouquet while the arrow journeyed on" (303). The next week while Pearl was recovering, Beck came home from a short business trip and after a mild fight with Pearl left. He couldn't take it anymore; Pearl had "worn him down." Beck ran away from the same problems that would end up ruining his children.
             Pearl, a single mother now, decides to deny to her children that something is wrong. She tells her children that Beck is only away on business and should be back anytime. She intends to not let her children know what happened; she felt she would have to appear strong. She only intends for the best of things for herself and her family now that Beck is gone. Pearl takes on a job cashiering at a local
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