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How to Age Disgracefully

Clare Pooley

How to Age Disgracefully

Clare Pooley

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How to Age Disgracefully Part 1, Chapter 40-Epilogue Summary & Analysis

Part 1: “Three Months Earlier” - Part 2: “Three Months Later”

Part 1, Chapter 40 Summary: “Ziggy”

Ziggy is hiding out in his apartment when Daphne bangs on the door. While Ziggy dresses, Daphne and Kylie watch “Ask Iona,” a YouTube show with a woman who gives advice. Daphne demands to see Floyd.

Ziggy fears she is making things worse by confronting him, but Daphne guesses Floyd arranged to have the backpack stolen so he could keep Ziggy working for him. Floyd promises to leave Ziggy alone if Daphne gives him the necklace she’s wearing. She does. Daphne instructs Ziggy to get his life back on track but says time is running out for her. Ziggy asks if she would be Kylie’s godmother, and Daphne tells him that’s a ridiculous idea.

Part 1, Chapter 41 Summary: “Lydia”

Daphne has planned out “Lydia’s Revenge” on the blackboard and gives everyone their assignments. Lydia says once more she believes the problems in her marriage are partially her fault, but the group assures her that’s not the case. Art distributes walkie-talkies, which he bought honestly, and Daphne starts the clock on their plan.

Part 1, Chapter 42 Summary: “Art”

Art finds a brief note from Daphne in his pocket. He assumes she just dashed it off but is pleased she at least apologized. He thinks, “life was actually a lot more interesting with her around.

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