Reading her sister’s diary
She was conscious of the unethical nature of reading her sister’s journal, but she rationalized her behavior by claiming that she was conducting research. She wished that Haily would explain how she disciplined David or anything else that could be of assistance to her in the process of rearing the child.
Remembering Her Sister
Rose did the traditional thing and cracked open the dusty old book. That sums it up nicely. She starts reading, and then she starts crying. She aches to be with her sister.