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A Little Princess, Chapter 6 summary

Chapter 6 of 19 · 14 min to read the chapter

In Chapter 6, Sara’s father describes a diamond venture, and Lavinia mocks Sara’s habit of imagining herself a princess, prompting Sara to control her anger and explain her ideal of good behavior. Sara also shares food and stories with Becky, while her father struggles with illness and business worries before her eleventh birthday.

What happens

  1. Captain Crewe’s letters describe a diamond venture with an old school friend, exciting Sara and the school.
  2. Sara comforts Lottie after a fall, then resists striking Lavinia when she mocks Sara’s imagined royalty.
  3. The princess nickname spreads, carrying affection from Sara’s friends and scorn from jealous pupils.
  4. Sara gives Becky filling food, stories, and companionship during brief visits to her sitting room.
  5. Captain Crewe writes about fever and business anxiety, but Sara’s reply about her birthday doll makes him laugh.
  6. On her birthday morning, Sara receives Becky’s handmade pincushion and responds with a grateful embrace.

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What to notice

Sara explains that her game guides her conduct rather than claiming an actual title. She demonstrates this purpose by controlling her anger at Lavinia.

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Why does Becky attach Miss Amelia’s card to the pincushion?

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