Chapters 19-21 Summary

In Chapter 19, when Birkin returns to England recovered from his illness, he goes out for a walk one night and sees the moon reflected in Willey Water. When Ursula goes out for a walk, she sees him throwing stones into the pond, to destroy the complacent and powerful image of the moon reflected there. Again and again he throws the stones, but the reflection regathers itself. Ursula sees him, and steps out. He tells her that there is a light in her that he would like her to give him. They talk about what kind of relationship they might have, but Ursula suspects that Birkin wants her to serve him, and she resists him, although she is draw to him nonetheless. Finally Birkin tells Ursula that he loves her, which is what she wants to hear, and they know some peace...