Elective Affinities; Chapter Summary & Analysis - Part II, Chapters 13-14 Summary

Part II, Chapters 13-14 Summary

The more Edward talks with the Captain, the more determined he is to bring his plan to fulfillment. Edward hears little of the Captain's objections but rather thinks every comment supports Edward's ideas. Edward decides that baby Otto should certainly stay with his mother, so the Captain should bring the child up as his son. Finally, Edward's impatience wins out, and Edward sends the Captain to Charlotte to ask her to grant Edward a divorce. Edward imagines that the Captain will suddenly take Charlotte by surprise and ask her to marry him, and she will be so delighted that she will quickly consent to the divorce, and all will be happy. Edward will wait for news at the inn in a nearby town. The Captain, filled with misgivings, goes to the castle to see Charlotte, but she is not at home, having gone to...
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