In his view, poverty does not necessarily mean unhappiness. Wilcox maintains that some people are rich and some people are poor, which is simply a fact of live. The Wilcoxes and Margaret discuss the afternoon's events.

He finds it unfair that once he is able to be in their company, they choose to talk about practical rather than intellectual things. Their frank way of speaking to him about the matter makes him suspicious. Then, when the Schlegels bring up the situation of his employment, Leonard is extremely frustrated and disappointed. He initially considers himself fortunate to be amidst people as interesting as the Schlegels, and he thinks of them as 'Romance.' He is expecting an enjoyable follow-up to their last encounter, full of lively and literary conversation. The Schlegel sisters are upset over the incident because they cannot stand for anybody to be vexed, and Helen attempts to go after Leonard.Īs he feared, Leonard Bast's visit for tea at Wickham Place is indeed a disaster. Wilcox compliments Margaret on her handling of the situation. That, she says, is simply the nature of life. Margaret reminds him that a true friendship cannot exist solely on cultural interactions, for there is also the need for the mundane. Wilcox into the argument, which culminates in a heated exchange between Leonard and Margaret. Against his better judgment, Leonard begins to make a scene before leaving. Wilcox's death, Evie has taken to training canines in addition to keeping her father company.

When the Schlegels bring up the situation of his employment, then, Leonard is extremely frustrated and disappointed. As he feared, Leonard Bast's visit for tea at Wickham Place is indeed a disaster.

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