 Why doesn’t Jean want to join Peggy in New York?
Peggy had lived all her life here, knew every tree-shaded street, every country road, field, lake, and stream. It was not any dissatisfaction with her life, her friends, or her home that made Peggy want to leave Rockport. Seeing the image of herself hungry and tired, going from office to office looking for a part in a play, Peggy suddenly laughed aloud and brought herself back to reality, to the warm barn smell and the big, soft-eyed gaze of Socks. 9 II Dramatic Decision Upstairs at the Wilsons’, Peggy found Jean swathed in bath towels, washing her long, straight red hair, which was now white with lather and piled up in a high, soapy knot.
 She’s not interested in acting as a career.
 She’s not interested in acting as a career.  She wants to be a singer.  She will take care of Socks.  She doesn’t want to leave her family.