After Adam had been confronted by Samuel to name his children, he names them Aaaron and Caleb. After Samuel's daughter, Una, dies on her trip to Oregon with her husband, there is a great depiction of loneliness and sorrow, besides age on Samuel's face. His children argue and finally agree on taking their father to live with them for a short period of time, away from the farm. This however only emphasizes that he has reached an age of dependence of others to live stability; he apparently feels even older than he appears. However, before Samuel leaves, asks Adam of how he feels about his life. Knowing that he still felt something for Cathy, Samuel tells him that she worked as a prostitute in the worst brothel of the valley. They also discuss about the story of Cain and Abel, as they look at Aaron and Caleb. Thus, they come the result that timshel, is what God had given to all humans; the choice of doing good or bad. After, Samuel dies, Adam takes a visit to the brothel, and is surprised to see Cathy and in disgust leaves her. Although, she tries as hard to make him feel pity and anger, as she confesses that the twins are Charles sons.
From the way the novel is going, will Cathy turn back from her ways?
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