Chapter 36 Summary

After two weeks of struggling to get Frank to take the hint that she wanted to marry him, they finally did marry. Scarlett sent Mammy home with the money for Tara, to bring news of the wedding, and to have her return with Wade. Scarlett then receives a relieving letter from Will letting her know that the taxes had been paid, which angered Jonas Wilkerson greatly, and some unfeeling congratulations her on her nuptials. Scarlett knows that Will understands perfectly what she did and why, but she is concerned as to what Ashley must think of her. The town is already whispering. However, it is no matter, for Tara is safe for the moment.

Two weeks later, Frank becomes ill with la grippe and Scarlett runs the business at the store. Scarlett sees how appalling his stocks and books are, and begins to...