Chapter 38: XXXVIII

XXXVIII Edna still felt dazed when she got outside in the open air. The Doctor’s coupé had returned for him and stood before the porte-cochère. She did not wish to enter the coupé, and told Doctor Mandelet she would walk; she was not afraid, and would go alone. He directed his carriage to meet him at Mrs. Pontellier’s, and he started to walk home with her. Up—away up, over the narrow street between the tall houses, the stars were blazing. The air was mild and caressing, but cool with the …