The House of Mirth
Edith Wharton
Lily discovers the magnitude of how much she owes Trenor, and decides she must tell he aunt of what happened. Lily expected Mrs. Peniston to be understanding and help her, but I can understand why that was not the case. Mrs. Peniston opened her doors to Lily and provided for her, and Lily repays her by wasting her money gambling, borrowing money, and spending more than she has. But if her aunt will not help, who will?
Lily was expecting Selden, though she had planned to blow him off, but instead Rosedale comes to visit Lily. Rosedale is willing to marry Lily, and tells her of all of the wonderful things he could provide her. Most importantly, he could take away her debt. Now, it was no secret that Lily was having financial issues, but I still say Rosedale is up to something. Lily, however, is overwhelmed with the offer, and does not yet make a decision. I do not know why she did not just accept the offer; he cannot be that bad of a guy. (Though I will say marrying simply for money is wrong, and the marriage will never work.)
Lily is asked if she would like to go on a cruise with the Dorset's, but with the amount of debt she is in, there is no way she will go.
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