Marianne was pale and unable to stand. Elinor helped her into a chair. Willoughby left the party soon after. Riding home, Elinor realized that Marianne's attachment with Willoughby was over. She felt bitter over his tasteless manner of ending it.
That night,Elinor was kpet awake by the sound of Marianne sobbing. The next day, letter arriived for Marianne. Mrs.Jennings asked if it was a love letter. "I've naver seen a woman so in love in my life. I hope he won't keep her waiting."
When Elinor went into their room, Marianne was sobbing vlolently. Elinor held her hand and burst into tears, too. Then she read his letter.
Dear Madam,
I beg your forgiveness if you didn't approve of my behavior last night. I will always remember our visits with great fondness.
I hope I didn't give you the impression that I felt more for you than I ever expressed. Please understand that I've been engaged to someone else for a long time. We will be married soon. With this letter, I am returning the lock of your hair that you so kindly offered me.