While her husband is still away, she moves out of her house and into a small bungalow nearby, and spices up this transition period by dallying with with Alcée Arobin, a persistent suitor with a reputation for being free with his affections.
While her husband is still in New York, Edna decides to move out of her house and into a small bungalow nearby. During this period of transition she begins an abortive affair with Alcée Arobin, a persistent suitor with a reputation for being free with his affections.