10. Southampton

Southampton is a large and major port city in England. It experienced significant expansion during the Industrial Revolution and the Victorian Era. This is where Lodore brings Ethel after his and Cornelia’s separation. He sends a letter to Cornelia in the hopes that she will join him. Ethel and Lodore spend a short time here before departing for New York.

“Soon after mid-day, they arrived at Southampton; a small vessel was on the point of sailing for Havre, and on board this he hurried.” (124)