Synopsis

In the cellar of the Old House, Barnabas, Julia, and Willie stood watch over a sleeping Adam. Barnabas and Julia cautioned Willie against alarming Adam, explaining that fear invariably provoked a defensive reaction. Julia added that patiently instructing Adam had a calming effect. With that, Barnabas and Julia departed, leaving Willie alone with him. Willie lit a cigarette, which Adam seized. The burning tobacco drew Adam's hand, and in response, he struck Willie down. At Collinwood, Julia s