"Nothing but questions" is the title of the second volume of the novel, which opens with a soliloquy by the Governess. The Governess tells her students that she's glad they're getting along so well. She tells them that they've had a lot to talk about lately, and she wants them to go shopping for Mother's Day so they can all get together and buy their mom a present. She also tells them to look outside and not to worry about what's going to happen when they get back. She's not going to let anyone find out about this, either. She says she'll be there for them if they need to vent. "Don't laugh," she says, "I'm serious" . "What's wrong," she asks, "is that you're not feeling well?" .