Gone with the Wind Chapter Summary & Analysis | Chapter 63

Chapter 63 Summary

Scarlett arrives at the house where the front door is slightly ajar. Scarlett walks into the dining room where Rhett sits, and he asks if Melanie is dead. Scarlett tells Rhett that Melanie is dead and that she wishes Rhett had been there to comfort her. Rhett explains that he could not bear it, as Melanie was the only completely kind person he had ever known, a great lady. Then he tells her that this clears the way for Scarlett to have Ashley.

Scarlett tells him not to start an argument now, as she needs to tell him something. Despite his protests, Scarlett pushes the issue. However, Rhett knows what she is going to say and pleads with her not to tell him, but she tells him that she loves him anyhow.

Rhett asks about Ashley, and Scarlett tells him that Ashley is a poor-spirited creature, but Rhett corrects her....
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