Summary

In Chapter 23, Mamah attends Ellen Key's speech. Ms. Key looks like a nun talking about erotic love. Mamah takes a seat in the front row so that she can hear every word. She feels a deep calm come over her. Women swarm the podium when Ms. Key is finished speaking. Mamah remains seated waiting her turn to talk to the woman. Ellen Key looks at her and tells her to come out with it. Tears come to her eyes and she thanks the woman. Ellen Key invites her to have tea with her before her train.

In Chapter 24, Ellen Key asks Mamah if Frank gives her good sex. She says yes, but it is more than that. She tells Ms. Key everything that has happened. She asks why Mamah has not asked Edwin for a divorce. Her children keep her from...