Angel is appalled by the revelation and makes it clear that Tess is reduced in his eyes. Although he admits that Tess was "more sinned against" than sinning, he feels that her "want of firmness" against Alec may indicate a flaw in her character and that she is no longer the woman he thought she was. He spends the wedding night on a sofa. After a few awkward days, a devastated Tess suggests they separate, saying that she will return to her parents. Angel gives her some money and promises to try to reconcile himself to her past, but warns her not to try to join him until he sends for her.