Here, we find ourselves nearly a hundred pages into Edith Wharton's The House of Mirth, and Lily Bart's "problems" are just beginning. I find it odd that Lily looks down upon maids when Lily does not have much more than they do. The only difference between Lily and the maids is that Lily has rich friends and they do not. I am going to be honest, I have no clue as to why Lily even got those letters from Mrs. Haffen only not to read them. I seriously want to know what those letters say because it might help me understand whatever is going on with Selden and Evie van Osburgh. Oh, and if getting black mailed by a poor woman wasn't enough, how about getting black mailed by a fat, rich man who is your best friend's husband? Yes, I think that would be pretty bad.
Now, Trenor is upset with Lily because he knows she pretty much took advantage of him. Trenor would love the company of a beautiful woman (who wouldn't?), so he pressures Lily into visiting him: "I'll be there sharp, remember, you won't go back on me, Lily---(96)?" My guess is something bad happens at this visit probably because Lily will not show up. Lily better get her act together, that's all I have to say.
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