Chapter 3 Summary

Signor Alberto's appearance at the hotel is a terrible shock for Evelyn, but she manages to spurn his repeated protestations of love. Amelia threatens him with Egyptian jail if he does not leave, and to emphasize the threat, she intends to summon a hall porter, but instead finds Michael outside their room. Michael escorts Signor Alberto from the hotel. Michael's unexpected presence outside their hotel room is due to his gratitude; his daughter is better and is eating again. Amelia and Evelyn now have his undying devotion. After the scene with Signor Alberto, Evelyn breaks down and admits she had begun to think of a life of love, possibly with Walter, but Alberto has reminded her that she is ruined and has no hope of a decent marriage. Amelia is suspicious of Alberto's appearance, wondering if perhaps Evelyn's grandfather might still be alive...