Super Sad True Love Story

On the same day, Eunice writes cheerfully to Grillbitch to report that “things are quiet over in Fort Lee” (110). She attests to a sense of “double responsibility” both for her parents and for her sister, who is “getting all Political” (110). She complains about her family: “They all want attention like a bunch of little brats” (110).

Eunice feels less compatible with Lenny than she was with Ben, with whom she “could just lie there in bed for hours” (111) fooling on their äppäräti. Eunice wants to get Lenny to take better care of his body and wear cooler clothing. She does appreciate him, however, especially small actions like paying for business class on the subway. She retells the story of the poor man in the park, expressing sympathy for the “really sad” situation there, but she “didn’t want to give Lenny the impression that [she] cared about something” (111).

Lenny’s desire to appreciate things in his life is rubbing off on Eunice. She also reflects positively on their kiss, which felt “like something nice was growing inside [her]” (112). Although they “fight a lot” (112), usually about Lenny’s looks, Eunice also learns from him.