Chapters I-III (Part 2)
Just as Lily feared, she is once again a pawn in the rich hands of society members. Bertha Dorset jerks her around unashamedly and spurs rumors about an imaginary affair between Lily and George while covering her own affair with Ned. Then, simply for pleasure, Bertha finalizes Lily's exile from society and refuses her to return to their yacht, leaving her with no place to turn. But luckily, Lily's poor knight in shining armor, Seldon, appears and gives her shelter, physically and emotionally. His kind of heroism is reminiscent of our Disney days when Snow White's prince magically finds his way through the forest to the exact location where Snow White lies asleep. Unfortunately, Seldon's princess is not as willing as Snow White was. Lily continues to struggle for a self-sufficient lifestyle, pushing Seldon away once again, epitomizing her failure as a societal success. Lily cannot commit herself to one man at the risk of losing her independence. In honesty though, can you blame her? Every marriage she sees is unhappy. As she pushes Seldon away once again, she is still reeling from a stint covering for an affair. Beginning with her parents and ending with her current circle of friends, she has never seen a harmonious marriage.
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