The House of Mirth: Book 2 I-II

Throughout this section of The House of Mirth by Edith Wharton.  Lily is on a mediterranean cruise with the Dorsets.  Bertha invited her on the cruise to keep her husband occupied while she had an affair with Ned.  Lily, the main character, thrives in a setting where she can find the necessary components to live her expensive style of life.  While on the cruise and in Europe she forgets her money woes because she live her upscale lifestyle.  She can flirt with rich men without worrying too much about her financial situation in the states.

" 'Lily has been a tremendous success here,' Mrs. Fisher continued..." (Wharton, 150).

This statement from Mrs. Fisher only backs up what I said previously about Lily.  She is most successful in situations where she believes there is ample money and entertainment with rich men.  I wish she would realize that Seldon is what would make her truly happy.