forming series. The first thirty-one chapters amply show the author's intended direction & purpose for the entire novel. "Taking the Plunge" ch.1 p.1-3: This is the introduction of the unfolding Mary Ann Singleton & the expeditious Connie Bradshaw. Vacationing in San Francisco for eight days Mary Ann discovers that she wishes to escape her home and stay in San Francisco. She attempts to convince her mother she is doing the right thing. Haplessly she is not e... ... middle of paper ... ..