The Forsyte Saga – Complete, Chapter 101 summary
Chapter 101 of 116 · Part 2 · 6 min to read the chapter
In Chapter 101, Jon struggles between his longing for Fleur and his dislike of deception, while conversations with the Austrian and Holly sharpen his guilt about his parents. Alone at Wansdon, he decides to tell his parents openly that he wants to marry Fleur, and the decision brings him peace.
What happens
- After Fleur leaves, Jon accepts tea from the Austrian, whose praise of the man she assumes is his father makes him feel guilty.
- Jon travels through Worthing and walks across the Downs to Wansdon, without resolving his conflict between love and honesty.
- Holly describes their father's poor health and kindness, but avoids explaining the history involving Jon's mother and Fleur's father.
- Holly says she and Val dislike Fleur's possessiveness, then praises Jon's mother's love for him.
- Alone at night, Jon decides to speak openly to his parents about marrying Fleur and falls asleep relieved.
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