The novel ends in Florence, where George and Lucy have eloped without Mrs. Honeychurch's consent. However Lucy has learned that Charlotte knew that Mr. Emerson was at Mr. Beebe's that fateful day and had not discouraged nor prevented her from going in and encountering him. Although Lucy "had alienated Windy Corner, perhaps for ever" (although the appendix implies a reconciliation with her family), the story ends with the promise of lifelong love for both her and George.
tHE noVeL Ends iN florence, wheRe george and Lucy have eloPEd wITHOuT mrS. honeYcHuRcH's CoNsent. however lUcy HAS learneD tHat charlOtTE KNew thAt Mr. emersoN Was at mR. beeBE'S ThAt FateFul Day AnD HAD NoT DiscouRAgEd nor preVenTeD Her frOM GoiNg IN and encounTerINg hIm. although luCy "Had ALienated wINDy CorNer, PerhAps foR ever" (alThouGh the appenDIx impLiEs a ReCOncilIatIoN WIth her FamiLy), the sToRy Ends witH ThE pROmise of lIFeLong lOve fOr botH her aNd geORGE.