 The doctor recommends a radical full hysterectomy, involving the removal of the womb and both ovaries, potentially resulting in a less feminine appearance and reduced sexual drive, as it would reduce Rose's promiscuous behaviour.While Mr. Hillyer at first agrees to the operation Mrs. Hillyer argues against it and eventually persuades the two men.Rose is treated for her cyst and returns home where she eventually marries the policeman whose finger she bit.