Shortly after meeting Dorothea and her family at Lowick, Will Ladislaw leaves the country, only saying that he is going to the European continent. Plans begin in earnest for the wedding.
Dorothea and Casaubon discuss a minor point of disagreement concerning their honeymoon. They will be going to Rome, where Casaubon plans to do some research concerning his studies. He cites that Dorothea will often be alone and should consider taking a companion, such as Celia. Dorothea resists, claiming that she is willing to give up time with him for the greater good. She also says that Celia would not be enjoyable to be around in such circumstances. Dorothea ultimately convinces Casaubon, but the argument dampens her enthusiasm for the trip.
Many Middlemarch residents attend the dinner party at Tipton Grange before the wedding. Mr......
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