Chapter 26 Summary

Mrs. de Winter wakes before her husband. She bathes and dresses and then hears Mrs. Danvers unlock their bedroom door. She had locked them in the night before. The author packs a small suitcase, as she did not know how long they would be gone. Her husband wakes and gets ready. They have breakfast together and talk quietly.

It is time to leave and Frank tells them that he will wait by the telephone. Mr. de Winter promises to call him. The couple sets off for London picking up Colonel Julyan on the way. Mr. Favell follows them in his car.

They stop for lunch; Mr. Favell eats across the street. The trip to Dr. Baker's house takes eight hours. They arrive at the house and wait in the drawing room for the doctor. He has been outside playing tennis with his sons...