Robert's Feelings

Mrs. Pontellier visits Mademoiselle Reisz and Mademoiselle mentions her letter from Robert. "Though the letter might as well have been sent it to you; it was nothing but Mrs. Pontellier from beiginning to end." (Chopin, 84) Mrs. Pontellier begs to read the letter, and Mademoiselle finally lets Mrs. Pontellier read it. She ends up sobbing and leaving  Mademoiselle's apartment. "Robert's letter was on the floor. She stooped and picked it up. It was crumpled and damp with tears." (Chopin, 87) This forces the reader into wondering what Robert wrote in the letter. Was he declaring his love for Edna? Or has he found his own true love? As a reader, I immediately assumed Robert died, but if he did, Mademoiselle would have been upset and so would Victor and his mother in the previous chapter. This also creates suspension as to what will happen next. Robert is a dynamic character, especially when it comes to Edna. For example, he did, out of nowhere, head to Mexico without telling his friend, Edna. I believe he has feelings for Edna, but doesn't want to admit it.