Agnes Grey, Chapter 15 summary
Chapter 15 of 25 · 10 min to read the chapter
In Chapter 15, Miss Grey walks with Rosalie to the village and enjoys a searching conversation with Mr. Weston about friendship, reading, and her isolation. Rosalie then takes over his attention and claims to have won his affection, leaving Miss Grey frightened for him and struggling to conceal her own distress.
What happens
- Rosalie regrets losing Hatfield as an admirer, while he performs his church duties and avoids looking toward her.
- Rosalie takes Miss Grey shopping in Horton, hoping to encounter men who might admire her.
- Jane and Susan Green join Rosalie, leaving Miss Grey behind until Mr. Weston approaches her.
- Miss Grey explains her lack of friends, and Mr. Weston questions her about books, tastes, and opinions.
- Rosalie joins their conversation, monopolizes Mr. Weston, and afterward claims that he adores her.
- Miss Grey fears for Mr. Weston and retreats to her room, but the schoolroom dinner bell prevents her from crying.
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What to notice
Miss Grey’s admission explains that isolation does not reflect a lack of desire for company. It also makes Mr. Weston's attentive conversation especially important to her.
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Why does Mr. Weston continue along Miss Grey's route?
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