Daddy turned from Momma, not giving up hope about discovering her identity, to search for Wayne. He found his brother in the back of the basement, surrounded by girls. Wayne wasn't so much interested in the poetry or the causes associated with the demonstrations he attended. Wayne was girl crazy and many of the fairer sex attended these events. It only made sense to him to come and adopt the prevailing viewpoint if it meant he would get a date. Wayne also knew that some of these enlightened women were more adventurous than their traditional counterparts, which added to their appeal.