The Secret Garden, Chapter 12 summary
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In Chapter 12, Mary meets Mr. Craven and receives permission to play outdoors, postpone lessons, and claim unwanted ground for planting. Susan Sowerby’s advice helps secure this freedom, and Mary returns to the secret garden to find that Dickon leaves a note promising to return.
What happens
- Mary praises Dickon to Martha, who suggests asking Ben Weatherstaff for somewhere to plant her seeds.
- Martha explains that Susan Sowerby persuades Mr. Craven to meet Mary before his departure.
- Mary fears the meeting, but Mr. Craven agrees that she needs outdoor exercise before lessons.
- When Mary requests ground for planting, Mr. Craven gives her permission to choose anywhere nobody wants.
- Mr. Craven instructs Mrs. Medlock to allow Mary freedom and arrange visits with Susan Sowerby.
- Mary returns to the secret garden and finds Dickon gone, with a note promising his return.
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What to notice
Mr. Craven gives Mary permission to cultivate ground without requiring her to identify the secret garden. Her fear gives way to excitement.
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Why does Mr. Craven postpone Mary's lessons?
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