Back in New York, Newland calls on old Mrs. Mingott, who asks him why he did not marry her Ellen. Newland presses on with his reason for the visit. He asks Mrs. Mingott to use her influence to try to convince the Wellands to allow him to marry May sooner.
On his way out, he asks Ellen, who has stopped by, if he can see her. They agree that he will call on her the following evening.
When Newland arrives at Ellen's the following evening, he is surprised that she has other guests, including his friend, Ned Winsett, a Dr. Carver, and the Marchioness Medora Manson, Ellen's aunt. Ellen is not in the drawing room. The Marchioness Manson thanks Newland.....
This is a free excerpt of 120 words. This section contains 237 words. This
study guide contains 23,572 words (approx. 79 pages at 300
words per page).
Read the rest of this Literature Guide with our The Age of Innocence Access Pass.
