Chapters 46-47 Summary

In Chapter 46, Guy gets up early the next morning and writes down everything that has happened, from meeting Bruno to the murders. He seals the admission in an envelope for Anne. Writing the confession makes Guy think of Owen Markman, and wonders if he has denied Owen some happiness. Guy decides not to tell Anne everything yet, but decides to go and tell Owen first.

In Chapter 47, Gerard has returned from Iowa to go over the details of Bruno's death. This worries Guy, who doesn't want Gerard to follow him down to Houston to see Owen. Guy tells Owen about Bruno murdering Miriam, and feels it is his fault for not betraying Bruno. Owen himself confesses he didn't actually want to marry Miriam. Guy goes on to confess the entire scheme, the entire crime. Owen is unmoved. Gerard appears a moment...