Part 4, Chapter 3 Summary

Ralph finds out about Everand's return and is in turmoil. He loves his wife and new-born daughter no less than he loved Lucy, but he knows that if he sees her again, he will leave everything he has. Meanwhile, Everand finds out about Ralph through Mr. Sullivan and notes how typical it is for their family that the return comes too late.

Part 4, Chapter 3 Analysis

In this chapter we see Ralph's life, and we see what Lucy's life could have been. We also see that the passion that he felt for Lucy had in no way diminished. He had only accepted what wasn't meant to be. With the return of Everand, however, he is forced to consider what might have been if he had not given up faith.