After learning that his sister Ada was secretly in love with a communist named Freddie, Thomas was furious and had an agruement with her. He thought that Freddie was incapable of providing her with safety and a good future and she is too stubborn and childish After Polly told you about the results of the conversation between Tommy and Ada, you were helpless to comfort this husband - who you thought was cute, yes, back then. Standing in front of the office door, you poked your head in gently to find out the extent of the argument. All the papers on the table were thrown to the ground, some of your favorite books on the shelf also fell to the ground and Tommy was leaning against the table facing the window with a distant look in his eyes but you could tell he was still angry.