Volume II: Chapters X - XI Summary

Summary:

X - Hidden in the Grave

Once Robert makes the connection between Helen Talboys and Lady Audley, he returns to Essex where he runs into Clara Talboys. He knew she said she would be visiting friends in Essex, but as Audley is such a tiny village, he never expected her to have a reason to be there. He is careful not tell her his suspicions, only that he continues to build the case on circumstantial evidence. Robert still has hope that he might somehow prevent his uncle's disgrace by convincing Lady Audley to leave Audley Court quietly. Clara discovers for herself that Lady Audley strangely resembles the description of George's young wife. "My childish little wife is watching me as I write this. Ah! how I wish you could see her, Clara...