Gone With The Wind: Chapter 10

Chapter 10 Summary: Scarlett, Melanie, and Aunt Pittypat discuss the status of Scarlett's reputation and are decided that Rhett Butler is a scoundrel when a letter arrives for Mrs. Wilkes. Rhett Butler has obtained her beloved wedding band and returned it to its rightful owner, thus securing his status as a gentleman and an invitation to supper the following Sunday. All seems well until a letter arrives from Ellen O'Hara severely admonishing her daughter and telling her that her father would arrive within the week to collect her and bring her home in disgrace. Melanie and Scarlett concoct a plan to keep Gerald off topic but it's Rhett Butler's ability to out drink the great Irishman, Gerald O'Hara that gives Scarlett the leverage she needs to stay in Atlanta.

Katiebug' Response: I don't remember if there is this type of discussion in the movie, but I was glad it was addressed in the book.  For all the talk of propriety and what Scarlett should and should not do, it was nice to see that there were actual consequences to her actions.  ***DIFFERENT FROM THE MOVIE: Only Melanie's ring is returned.  There is no post script with Scarlett's ring as an afterthought.***  I find it interesting that up to this point Gerald is known for his ability to drink and it's Rhett Butler that finally beats him at his own game.