It is very nice for Carol to have a friend to talk to.

He'd canceled at the last minute, leaving the way clear for Carol to take his place.

Then darkness, another night in this awful place for Carol.

Meg, after all, was too young for Carol to have ever considered seriously as a friend.

She felt sick to the bottom of her stomach with worry for Carol.

During the school year, it was nearly possible for Carol to cope.

Jason kept waiting for Carol to appear on the floor like the other girls, but after twenty minutes he decided she might not.

This part of the conversation was too casual for Carol.

Maybe even some left over for Carol and me.

It was time for Carol and him to continue their own lives.