That was funny, the way it turned out to be the meter guy.
Celia's husband seems like a decent guy.....just wants his wife
to be happy, sees her totally differently than anyone else.
Loves her warts and all, so to speak.

I keep thinking about the book Aibileen's son was writing. His
girlfriend has it.....shouldn't it be included in these
interviews somehow?

The story of Minny working for the family late every night (end
of chapt. 12) and then they give her a week off--during which
time they pack up and MOVE! Can you imagine such unsteady,
insecure, employment? And to be suspect all the time!

On 6/13/09, chippy wrote:
> I hope it's ok to do this by chapters. If you can think of
> a better way please jump in!!!
>
> I finally found out that it was not Celia's husband that
> Minny was hiding from but the meter man...what a hoot.
>
> Then her husband does finally meet her and isn't mad after
> all. What in the world can be Celia's problem. I've been
> lonely and depressed in a new place before and know that
> has to be part of it. And with Hilly there Celia will never
> be "in". What will she do? What does she do in those rooms?
> Such a mystery.
>
> And I'm terribly afraid for Ms Skeeter and the maids. It
> was such a turbulent time back then and they really were
> putting their lives on the line doing the interviews.
>
> Andddddddd now that Skeeter is dating the senator's son I
> have to wonder if he'll get on board with her and help be
> an agent for change.
>
> At the end of Chapter 11 is where Hilly found Skeeter's
> satchel and has read what she thinks of the maid's
> bathrooms. I can only imagine the trouble she will cause
> now. I feel sure their relationship is doomed forever now.
>
> Your thoughts????

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