Wuthering Heights
What secret does Catherine tell Nelly in Chapter 9? Why is Catherine conflicted about this secret?
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Catherine wants to tell Nelly a secret--that Edgar has asked her to marry him, and she has said yes. She tells Nelly that she loves Edgar, but is not confident in her decision to marry him. He is the responsible choice, but her heart says no.