Section 10- Chapter 19: Zenobia's Drawing-Room and Chapter 20: They Vanish Summary

In "Zenobia's Drawing-Room", Coverdale meditates on these events for the remainder of the day, offended that Zenobia chose Westervelt to learn her secrets. He realizes that it is absurd to torment himself with conjectures since his familiar relationship allows him to call on Zenobia. Accordingly, Coverdale goes to the boarding-house where Zenobia's cold manner saddens him. He is irritated by her condescending attitude, and she rages against his claim that Hollingsworth is ridiculous. Zenobia's fidelity gives Coverdale a new sense of Hollingsworth's native power. Coverdale asks if Priscilla is here, mentioning that he worries that it is not safe for Priscilla to be around Hollingsworth's tenderness so frequently due to her being so susceptible. Zenobia summons Priscilla to see Coverdale.

In "They Vanish", Priscilla appears immediately, and...