Volume II Chapter 10

Summary
Anne feels much better now that she knows the truth about Mr. Elliot. She wants to share this information with her family. When Mr. Elliot comes, he tries very hard to impress her, but is unsuccessful in his attempts. He brings her nice gifts but when she is still unimpressed he announces that he is going to leave Bath for a few days. Anne visits Lady Russell and is met by the Musgroves, Henrietta, and Captain Harville. Henrietta is engaged to Charles Hayter and Anne says that she is very lucky that she has parents who care more about their child's happiness and not the money. Anne goes to visit the Musgroves. Mary sees Mr. Elliot and Mrs. Clay talking on the sidewalk.

Mary wants to go to her father's evening party, but Charles wants to see a play in the box he has. She feels that it is vital that they meet the Dalyrmples. The couple deciedes to go to the evening party basket. Anne uses the discussion to say that she would rather go to the theater with the Musgroves than a party witht the Elliots. Captain Wentworth picks up on this statement."

Analysis
Anne realizes the true intentions of Mr. Elliot's actions at beginning of the chapter. This is upsetting to her because she needs to protect her family against the person that her family assumes she will marry.