 The sequel shows that Justin and Katherine married and raise two children, fathered by other men since injuries Justin sustained in World War II left him unable to father children or play the piano professionally.He becomes a composer and manages Katherine's career, and is deceased at the time of "A Severed Wasp".Katherine also renews her acquaintance with Felix Bodeway, who at the time of "A Severed Wasp" is a retired bishop who has become gentle, compassionate and afraid through his past suffering.