Chapter Four, English Gothic II: Part One Summary

The wake of Brenda's decision to end their marriage is a hard time for Tony. He stays with Jock for a few weeks while Mrs. Rattery is out of town. He is approached with many suggestions about the right way to proceed with things between him and Brenda. Tony has no interest in reconciling with Brenda, but at a weak moment calls Brenda and try to fix things. Of course Brenda hasn't changed her mind about loving Beaver, so the three of them go around London trying to avoid one another.

Tony starts the arrangements for the divorce with a group of somewhat seedy lawyers which specializes in divorces. They inform Tony that with Brenda as the plaintiff, he has to play out a charade to show off his infidelity to...