Part 5 Chapter 3 Summary

Carl had come to Hanover on his own when he read about Frank's trial in the newspapers. Alexandra's letter never got to him. Alexandra says that Oscar and Lou are angrier with her now more than ever and blame her for the tragedy. She was the one who sent him to college. She confesses that she feels betrayed by Marie. Carl replies that Marie had tried hard to forget Emil and Emil had left the county to get away from her. Marie was too beautiful and full of life; women like that spread ruin around them. Carl says he had sensed something between them. Alexandra laments at why it couldn't have been someone besides Emil. Carl replies that it was Emil because he was the best and Marie was the best.

They talk about traveling someday, although Carl knows that Alexandra...