Summary

Chapter 21

In Chapter 21, Edith sets about trying to get in touch with Charles, which proves more difficult than one might imagine. She is no longer invited to the exclusive social events he might attend, so she asks Tommy Wainwright to help her. He mentions he has invited Charles for drinks and dinner and that she could come as well and see him there.

The narrator and Adela are also present at the Wainwright's party and are surprised when Edith arrives. She stays until the party is nearly over but Charles does not arrive and she leaves. After she leaves, the narrator overhears Tommy arguing with his wife, Arabella, angry to learn that she had phoned Lady Uckfield to tell her Tommy's plan to get Charles and Edith together. This is why he did not attend.

The next morning is a Saturday and Edith suffers...