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Using close third-person point of view, Fitzgerald allows for deeply descriptive writing, as well as occasionally brief glimpses into Bernice’s mind. The story is closely observed, zooming in from the birds-eye view of the golf course on which the country club sits at the beginning, all the way up to describing Warren and his backstory. The narrative voice is like a fly on the shoulder of the characters, only occasionally getting close enough to Bernice to briefly divine her emotions or thoughts. Mostly, however, the lens floats around the room, hovering next to the characters and observing their conversations and inclinations. This perspective allows an encompassing and democratic view of the proceedings, obviously centering on Marjorie and Bernice, but allowing observable quirks and impressions to add shading to the characters that swirl around the two main young women. Fitzgerald mostly uses small details to imply what a character is thinking or feeling, creating a cinematic aura and allowing the reader to notice what the characters are revealing before they either do or do not state their thoughts and feelings. This point of view makes for a rich, textured world that feels lived-in and will continue to exist after the end of the story.

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