Eccentric Infatuations and Industrial Turmoil

This chapter explores the peculiar and tumultuous relationship between a wealthy industrialist, Alfred, and his younger wife, Bertha. Their dynamic is characterized by Alfred's obsessive love and misguided romantic gestures, such as a grand glass house amidst chaos, reflecting his failure to grasp Bertha's emotional needs. Through their bizarre correspondence and the contrasts in their lives, the chapter highlights the absurdity of their marriage and the disconnect that defines it.