Carrie rejoiced in Hurstwood's love for her and agreed to meet again
the next Sunday. Mrs. Hale noticed that Carrie had been going out riding
with another man while her "husband" was away, and the house-maid, who was fond of Drouet, wondered at Hurstwood's two visits while Drouet was out
of town. Gossip spreaded through the building.
Hurstwood entertained fantasies of "pleasure without responsibility." He did not think he was doing anything that compromised his life. Carrie dined with him on Sunday evening, but she kept him at a distance. Drouet returned from his trip, and Hurstwood told him that he had called on Carrie once during his absence because he thought she might be lonely.
Carrie was under the impression that Hurstwood planed to marry her as soon as possible.
Hurstwood began to regard his home life with even greater indifference than before. Julia demanded a season ticket to the horse races because she wanted to show off her daughter. Hurstwood balked at the cost: one hundred and fifty dollars. After quarreling with Julia, he finally agreed to purchase one. Hurstwood noticed that his family has stopped informing him of their activities. He began to feel as though they were not giving him his due respect.
Meanwhile, Hurstwood and Carrie frequently exchanged letters. Her mention of marriage shocked Hurstwood. He teld her that he would take her on a trip soon and that they would get married somewhere else. He was considering marrying her without divorcing Julia.
Drouet's local Elk lodge planed to put on an amateur theatrical to raise funds for new furniture. They needed a young lady for one of the parts, and they asked Drouet to find someone. Shortly before rehearsals began, he asked Carrie to do it. She was nervous at the prospect of acting, but also intrigued, and eventually Drouet convinced her to do it. He informed him fellow lodge members of the actress he had found, giving her name as Carrie Madenda. He told Carrie that he had given her a stage name to protect her reputation in case the play was a failure. Carrie studied the part and acted part of it out for Drouet. Her performance was surprisingly good for a beginner.
Hurstwood entertained fantasies of "pleasure without responsibility." He did not think he was doing anything that compromised his life. Carrie dined with him on Sunday evening, but she kept him at a distance. Drouet returned from his trip, and Hurstwood told him that he had called on Carrie once during his absence because he thought she might be lonely.
Carrie was under the impression that Hurstwood planed to marry her as soon as possible.
Hurstwood began to regard his home life with even greater indifference than before. Julia demanded a season ticket to the horse races because she wanted to show off her daughter. Hurstwood balked at the cost: one hundred and fifty dollars. After quarreling with Julia, he finally agreed to purchase one. Hurstwood noticed that his family has stopped informing him of their activities. He began to feel as though they were not giving him his due respect.
Meanwhile, Hurstwood and Carrie frequently exchanged letters. Her mention of marriage shocked Hurstwood. He teld her that he would take her on a trip soon and that they would get married somewhere else. He was considering marrying her without divorcing Julia.
Drouet's local Elk lodge planed to put on an amateur theatrical to raise funds for new furniture. They needed a young lady for one of the parts, and they asked Drouet to find someone. Shortly before rehearsals began, he asked Carrie to do it. She was nervous at the prospect of acting, but also intrigued, and eventually Drouet convinced her to do it. He informed him fellow lodge members of the actress he had found, giving her name as Carrie Madenda. He told Carrie that he had given her a stage name to protect her reputation in case the play was a failure. Carrie studied the part and acted part of it out for Drouet. Her performance was surprisingly good for a beginner.
Your summaries are definitely getting better.
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informed ... members that the actress HAD BEEN found ...