7/7/2023 0 Comments Greene heart of the matter![]() ![]() ![]() Scobie wishes he could still pity her and find her unattractive again but now there is a gap between them. He thinks that Louise seems smug and contented as she secures his further damnation. Instead, Louise wants to talk about having a party for Christmas and Scobie replies that the holidays are still far off. ![]() Louise says that she is sorry about the boy, but Scobie knows that Ali's death has had little impact on her. Later, Scobie sits with Louise at home and thinks about Ali. Privately, he decides what he is going to do. Scobie tells Helen not to leave town and promises her that he will think of something. Despondent, he prays for death but it does not come. Helen instructs him to close his eyes so he will not see her leave. They kiss and Scobie's heart beats quickly. When Helen tells Scobie that he will finally have peace, he wonders how she learned so much tenderness and maturity. It will be immensely difficult to separate, but at least he can be a Catholic again. She knows she is making him miserable and the only solution is for her to leave the colony. Helen reveals that she is planning to go away. Scobie sadly admits that he is responsible for the boy's untimely demise. They sit in the car and she tells him that she heard about Ali's death. He nearly passes Helen on the road, but then decides to stop for her. He thinks this could be the day when he starts the process of recovering from his life of sin. ![]()
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