Summary

The epilogue summarizes the ensuing years after Edith returns to Charles. Seven months after her return she has a baby, which the Uckfields are relieved is a girl, as the girl will not inherit the Uckfield title. Fourteen months after that, Edith gives birth to a boy. The daughter, named Anne, quickly becomes a favorite of Charles and even, in later years, of Lady Uckfield.

Edith's children keep her busy and free from boredom. The narrator and Adela, who have a son a little older than Anne, are frequent guests at Broughton. The narrator notes that Lady Uckfield is not quite as close to him as before, probably because of their discussion where she let down her guarded demeanor.

Caroline and Eric divorce, and Eric marries a rich woman from the upper-middle class who shares his ambitions. Simon's wife takes him back, and he...