Chapter 22 Summary

Mary and her husband Charles travel to Bath with Mrs. Musgrove, Captain Harville and Henrietta and their arrival surprises the Elliots. They bring news that Henrietta and Charles Hayter are engaged. Anne is excited to see her old friends once again. Captain Wentworth joins the group in conversation. Mary spots Mrs. Clay outside speaking with Mr. Elliot, but Mr. Elliot had told everyone that he would be out of town on business. Elizabeth and Sir Elliot interrupt the happy group to invite them all to a small gathering at their house the next evening. Elizabeth makes certain that she personally invites Captain Wentworth. She now believes he is someone she should know.

Chapter 22 Analysis

The engagement of Henrietta and Charles Hayter continues the theme of marriages, engagements and matches. All of the people in Anne's life come together in this chapter. Her family...