Farewell by Kathryn Talalay.
Abstract It was not only Philippa’s world that had tumbled, her parents’ married life also reached an impasse. They didn’t quarrel about money nor over the way their daughter raised, but issue they clashed on interracial nature of marriage which always been overwhelming societal strain. In addition to these marital difficulties lay conflicting differences in temper and life-style. Josephine dogmatically adhered ideas purity believed devoting loving one man while George a devoted epicure unchanged womanizer. Nothing seemed help relieved depression, even proposal from handsome African prince by name Dr. Nwafor Orizu, who would later become acting president Nigeria, did boost flagging spirits. Added Josephine’s problems were issues she concerning relationship with daughter.