The provocation was too much for Frank Parrish, who burst out wailing, "I want to die! I don't want to live anymore..." He struggled desperately, trying to crawl into the lake as if it were the only way he could save face.
"If you want to die, go home and do it! Stop being an eyesore at my house..."
The old man was now dead set against Frank Parrish. He was normally the most reasonable of men, but he couldn't contain his anger at the thought of this big oaf putting his precious granddaughter through such humiliation.
As a result, the shouting only made Frank Parrish more hysterical. He thrashed about more violently, and the scene devolved into chaos.
"Grandpa, please don't be angry... I'll go talk to him..." Seeing the chaos, Stella Lockwood quickly placated her grandfather before walking over to Frank Parrish. She crouched down and said softly, "Frank, can I talk to you for a moment?"
