11-18

Henry takes a train to Milan for better treament. Catherine Barkley is also transferred to work in the hosptial in Milan. (what a coinsidence) The first surgeon that sees Henry tells him he needs to wait 6 months before having his knee operated on. Henry doesn't want to wait that long and demands to get another surgeons advice. Dr. Valentini is the second surgeon, he says he can operate the next day on Henry's knee, he is cheerful and gets along with Henry well, they even have a drink together. The operation is done and Henry got very sick. Catherine was working the night shift to be with Henry. Miss Gage another nurse in Milan who is a friend of Henry and Catherines is concerned about Catherine, she tells Henry to make her give up some night shifts because she has looked exhausted. Chapter 18 tells about the summer Henry and Catherine spent together, Henry mentions how he will have to go back to the front soon, but Catherine doesn't want to think about it. They are both very happy and in love. Henry really want to marry Catherine but they can't because their relationship has to be a seceret, or else Catherine will be sent away and they would be broken up because of the war. Catherine is content with the way things are and considers herself as Henry's wife anyways.