Book II, Meeting Streams Summary

In chapter eleven, Gwendolyn's opinion of Henleigh Mallinger Grandcourt wavers as she spends a little time with him during the archery competition, but she still believes that she will not commit to marrying him. They are both attending the ball that evening, but Gwendolyn says that she will only dance the quadrille, saying that she won't waltz with anyone. Her uncle can find no fault in this because he believes dances other than the quadrille to be overly showy. While she doesn't dance with Grandcourt over the early part of the evening, she notes that he is watching her often. She also sees Mr. Lush, Mr. Grandcourt's personal assistant, watching her. She has taken an instant dislike to Mr. Lush. Later, Grandcourt asks Gwendolyn to dance, but she refuses, saying that she will only dance the quadrille...