This chapter opens with a description of the snake's reaction to the sound of a hissing noise. The snake tells Violet that he hates snakes and that his ability to turn his body into liquid is upsetting. Violet tells her sister that she will be fat if she eats so many sweets and that she should pay more attention to her. Violet also tells her that this year, they should get married. Violet is upset that she is being looked down on and that