Silas Marner, Chapter 20: Zusammenfassung

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1. Nancy and Godfrey return home silently, then find comfort in each other’s presence.
2. They accept Eppie’s choice, and Godfrey admits that his delay makes recovering his place as her father impossible.
3. Godfrey decides against public disclosure, considers recording the truth in his will, and suspects Eppie intends to marry Aaron Winthrop.
4. Godfrey fears Eppie dislikes him and acknowledges his failures toward her mother, Eppie, and Nancy.
5. Nancy affirms his goodness toward her, and Godfrey recognizes an opportunity to change his attitude toward their life together.

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Godfrey accepts that money cannot undo his absence as a father. This recognition supports his decision to respect Eppie’s choice rather than insist on claiming her.

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