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The Last List of Mabel Beaumont
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Chapters 32-42Chapter Summaries & Analyses
Content Warning: This section of the guide includes discussion of death, antigay bias, and substance use.
Chapter 32 Summary
At Patty’s house, Julie confirms that Martin got Estelle pregnant. Julie has decided to leave Martin so that he can be with his new family, which Julie sees as the right thing to do. She then finds a new lead in the search for Dot: Dot’s brother, Charles Brightmore. Julie locates his Facebook profile, and Mabel confirms his identity. Julie sends him a friend request.
Mabel returns home to find Erin, who has decided to come out to her family. Mabel offers her a place to stay if it goes wrong. They try Chinese food for the first time together and dance in the living room.
Chapter 33 Summary
The next February morning, Mabel remembers running into Joan Garnett, who knew Dot, at the Overbury market with Arthur. Mabel takes the bus alone to the market. Being there without Arthur makes her anxious. A pie seller tells her that Joan usually arrives around lunchtime. Mabel waits for hours, but Joan never appears.
Before heading home, Mabel buys Camembert, blueberries, and sourdough—foods that she has not eaten since Arthur’s death. Back home, Julie visits and reports no response from Charles. Mabel recounts her failed trip, and Julie offers to accompany her next time.
