The Age of Innocence Chapter 19 Summary

  • It's wedding time.
  • Newland stands at the altar, waiting for his bride, worried that he might have forgotten the wedding ring. It’s in his pocket.
  • During the entire ceremony, Newland is in a daze. But he manages to appear cheerful.
  • After the wedding, Newland and May climb into a carriage. May surprises Newland by embracing him in public. Gasp.
  • They head over to the wedding breakfast, which is being held at Mrs. Manson Mingott's house.
  • After the breakfast, they head off for their honeymoon in Rhinebeck.
  • When they arrive in Rhinebeck, the coachman tells them that Miss du Lacs's house is unavailable because of a leak in the water tank. He takes them to the van der Luydens' home at Skuytercliff instead.
  • May is thrilled with the change in plans. Of course, Archer is stunned because he associates Skuytercliff with meeting with Madame Olenska there.