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Chapter 1
Dedication
The book is dedicated to the author's daughter, Jane.
Chapter 2
Flight
The chapter titled 'Flight' contains no excerpted text, so no summary can be provided.
Chapter 3
I
The Daquin family—Jean, Mary, and Mimi—arrive in Atlanta by train, where they are met by Mary's father, Mr. Robertson. He immediately takes charge, guiding them through the city and emphasizing the importance of making the right social connections. The family settles into their new home, and Mr. Robertson lectures Jean about his new job at the Lincoln Mutual Life Insurance Company. Meanwhile, Mimi observes her surroundings with curiosity, and the chapter introduces the gossipy neighbors, Mrs. Plummer and Mrs. King, who discuss local scandals and the Daquins' Catholic faith with suspicion.
Chapter 4
II
Mimi reflects on her stepmother Mary Robertson's impact on the Daquin family, contrasting her American efficiency with Jean's Creole pride. The chapter recounts Mary's arrival, marriage to Jean, and the cultural tensions it caused. Mimi also recalls Jean's stories about their Creole ancestry and the legacy of the gens de couleur libre, as they prepare to leave New Orleans for Atlanta.
Chapter 5
III
The Daquins adjust to Atlanta society. Mrs. Daquin insists on being called 'Mrs. Daquin' to avoid seeming like outsiders. They receive formal calls, including from the Hunters. Mrs. Hunter is cordial but reveals her ignorance of opera and her prejudice when she learns that Jean and Mimi are Catholic. Mrs. Daquin suggests they hide their religion to fit in, but Jean refuses, and Mimi supports him.

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Dedication

Flight

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