Lady Audley's Secret — Chapter 18 : résumé

Ce qui se passe

1. Lady Audley arrives at the inn during heavy snow and apologizes for Robert’s departure from her husband’s house.
2. Robert denies any romantic interest in her and describes his concern about a dangerous man at the inn.
3. He explains his advertisements seeking George Talboys and says that silence would justify believing George dead.
4. Robert mentions George’s letters, including his wife’s, and confirms that he knows Lady Audley’s handwriting.
5. Lady Audley leaves, and her coachman returns with news that she travels to London.
6. Robert packs, pays his bill, takes his dogs, and catches an afternoon express to follow her.

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Les points à remarquer

Robert challenges the idea that criminal acts leave visible signs. His statement makes the conversation with the beautiful Lady Audley pointed without directly accusing her.

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