Mirth Book 1 Parts XIII and XIV

Now, things are getting interesting in The House of Mirth. I am going to be completely honest, this is the only part of the book so far that I have legitimately wanted to know what would happen next. Lily's problem with Gus Trenor is getting more extreme. I hope it does not get much more extreme though because....well that could lead to rape, and no one wants to read about that.

Selden's feelings for Lily are finally starting to be shown to others. When Gerty discovers this, she becomes very jealous of Lily for some reason. Wharton writes, "But on her bed sleep would not come, and she lay face to face with the fact that she hated Lily Bart (132)." Is Gerty seriously in love with Selden?

I sure hope not since their cousins. I am hoping this is some sort of jealousy because Gerty feels like she will not see Selden as often. I am sure something complicated happens once Lily and Selden have their meeting the next day.