Chapter 6 Summary

Edith writes yet another letter to David, telling him that her identity as an author has been discovered. She apologizes for not having written recently and tells him about the strange new relationships that have blossomed over the past few days. Instead of just hearing about shopping from the Puseys, she is beginning to shop herself with Monica; she tells David about a beautiful blue silk dress she purchased and thinks he will like.

Edith tells him more about Monica and her eating disorder. Her nobleman husband has sent her to the hotel to recuperate because he desperately wants an heir. If this does not happen, Monica will be told to leave. Monica is understandably unhappy about this and about the fact that she, too, wants a child. She eats several cakes every day, not bothering to pretend with Edith. She tells Edith...