![]() ![]() He lost his eyesight and was cared for in a German hospital, adopting the name “Roger Crane” so that his family could not locate him. Consumed with grief, they grow closer and develop feelings for one another. Together, they work out Gerald's misunderstanding and conclude that they are both, in a way, to be blamed for Alan's death. ![]() They both mourn Alan's death, believing that he was killed in an explosion. Months later, Gerald returns home to Kitty. Instead, Gerald inadvertently pressures Alan to join him on a dangerous mission. Gerald, furious for Kitty's sake, refuses to grant Alan leave so he can return home and marry her properly. Even though they are engaged, it would ruin her reputation. When Gerald confronts him, Alan does not reveal that he spent the evening with Kitty. Gerald misunderstands and believes Alan has cheated on Kitty. The next day, Lawrence teases Alan about the previous night. Kitty's cousin Lawrence sees Alan taking champagne and flowers up the room and works out that Alan has a woman there, unaware that it is Kitty. ![]() They decide they do not need to marry officially, and agree to spend the night together before Alan must return to the war.Īlan and Kitty book a room in an inn. Kitty and Alan search for somebody to marry them, but there is not enough time. However, the newly engaged couple's happiness is cut short when Gerald and Alan are ordered back to the front the very next day. Despite his own love for Kitty, Gerald gives the couple his blessing. They return home for ten days, during which time Alan proposes to Kitty and she joyously accepts. Gerald and Alan are drafted into World War I. Both Alan and Gerald are in love with Kitty, who in turn has been infatuated with Alan her entire life. Kitty Vane, Alan Trent, and Gerald Shannon have been inseparable friends since childhood. ![]()
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