
the day after his confession to Lord Henry
Dorian announces his engagement
Dorian Gray sends a telegram to Lord Henry announcing his engagement to Sibyl Vane. Lord Henry informs Basil Hallward, who is shocked and disapproving, fearing the match is beneath Dorian's station. Dorian, however, is ecstatic and defends his love, insisting that Sibyl is a genius and that he will make her a star.