I'm not finding much mirth as I continue reading The House of Mirth. I am honestly confused by the character of Percy Gryce that Edith Wharton is developing. He pretty much ran away from Bellomont afraid of Lily's personality, yet at the end of Part VIII we find out that he is getting married to Evie Van Osburgh. This seems like a very bold move for a man who is supposed to be shy and reclusive. I feel like I should probably read more before I say much more because there is most likely some good explanation that I am lacking the insight to see.
However, Lily seems like she's digging herself into another hole. With her new friendship with Mr. Trenor, Lily has acquired a new method of income with Trenor's experience in the stock market. Of course, Trenor wants some sort of repayment; now, Lily finds herself trying to please Trenor's personal interest of gaining favor with Mr. Rosedale. Yet again, Lily and Selden are torn apart. Clearly, there is some cosmic force at work here trying not to let them be together, or not. Well at least it is clear that Lily likes Selden except for his lack of money, and Selden is crazy about Lily. That's at least something to smile about.
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