Part Two, Chapters 1 and 2 Summary

Frederic returns to Paris; the city appears to have changed. As he entered the city, the feel of Paris returned, but he found that that the Arnoux's shop was empty. Apparently the Arnoux's have moved; Frederic scrambles to locate their address. He finds Regimbart, who knows where they are; Frederic bolts to their new residence. He finds Marie and Jacques; they now have a son along with their older daughter. Frederic announces that he is in Paris to stay. Frederic is overjoyed to see Marie but realizes that he is less impressed by her. His attraction has ebbed; he vows to focus on his career.

Frederic discovers that Charles failed law school; Charles is poor but is delighted to learn that Frederic is rich. Frederic is insulted by Charles's assumption that he would be able to share...