Chapter 2, Part 2 (pp. 64-89) Summary

"Sir Stephen", part 2. Narration describes how O one day receives specific instructions from Rene on how to dress for a dinner engagement - in particular, to perfume and make herself up in the way she did at Rouissy (see "Chapter 1, Part 1"). O takes great care with her preparations, and at the moment that she is to be picked up by Rene's driver, is ready and waiting (see "Quotes", p. 66). After arriving at the restaurant, Rene introduces her to Sir Stephen, an athletic-looking Englishman. O notices that he seems attracted to her, and that he takes particular note of her iron ring. As they leave, Sir Stephen expresses the preference that they go back to his apartment, and that Rene drive. Rene and O both agree. As they drive, O recalls her teenage affair with an older woman...