The House of Mirth Book 2, Chapters 1-2

So, apparently about three months have passed since Selden put off Lily, and Lily went off to the Mediterranean. In the meantime, Lily's apparently been making quite a name for herself, going all throughout Europe, meeting the most elite, including Duchesses and Lords. Selden went off to Paris for a client, and is now on vacation in Monte Carlo. Of course, by some bizarre coincidence, Lily comes to be in Monte Carlo at the exact time that Selden is there. This seemed a bit ridiculous to me, that the particular day that Selden is just hanging out trying to get over Lily, Lily just happens up out of nowhere. Mrs. Fisher even says "She looks ten year younger--I never saw her so handsome" (Wharton 150). Fate seems to bring the two together, but will not let them come together. At this point, I'm beginning to get a bit sick of the book. The fact that Lily remains essentially unchanged leaves me frustrated. While I did find it humorous that Bertha Dorset accuses Lily of having an affair with her husband, I'm still beginning to find this book a bit of a bore. I will continue to trudge on, however, in hopes that there is a light at the end of the tunnel.