# XXIII explained — Uneasy Money

> Chapter companion for Uneasy Money by P. G. Wodehouse.

## What happens

Elizabeth sends Bill away because she feels he can never be certain of her love after overhearing Nutty's words. Nutty is devastated by the loss of a wealthy brother-in-law and the prospect of a lifetime of farm work. Elizabeth struggles with doubt and regret, while Nutty complains about his fate. Elizabeth offers to pay off Nutty's debt with her savings.

## Themes in this chapter

### Love vs. Infatuation

Elizabeth's decision to send Bill away is driven by a deep, selfless love, contrasting with Nutty's selfish regret over lost financial gain.

### Honesty and Deception

Elizabeth's honesty about her feelings leads to a painful separation, while Nutty's deception about the money troubles him.

## Character check-ins

### Elizabeth Boyd

Sends Bill away out of love and doubt, then struggles with regret and self-torment.

### Nutty Boyd

Moans about losing a wealthy brother-in-law and faces a bleak future on the farm.

## Key lines

> I sent him away because I loved him, and because, after what had happened, he could never be certain that I loved him.

Elizabeth explains that she sent Bill away out of love, fearing he would always doubt her feelings.

_Elizabeth's rationale for her painful decision._

> It seemed to her, in those first minutes, that she had done a mad thing, that all those arguments which she had used were far fetched and ridiculous.

Elizabeth immediately regrets her decision, feeling her reasoning was flawed.

_Elizabeth's doubt and regret after Bill's departure._

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