Eleanor avoids returning to the party and runs into Charlotte Stanhope. Eleanor confesses everything about Mr. Slope to her. Charlotte suggests that Bertie will defend Eleanor's honor. Actually, Charlotte wants Bertie to be in a position to propose to Eleanor. The proposal has to happen today because Bertie's debt problems are about to get him thrown out of his father's house.
On their way to find Bertie,.....
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