The Secret Garden, Chapter 18 summary
Chapter 18 of 27 · 9 min to read the chapter
In Chapter 18, Mary and Dickon plan to bring Colin outdoors, and Mary cheers him with Yorkshire speech and stories of Dickon’s animals. When Colin expresses regret about rejecting Dickon, Mary promises a visit and reveals that she has already found and entered the secret garden.
What happens
- Martha reports that Colin feels ill after crying, and Mary visits him before going to Dickon.
- In the garden, Dickon urges Mary to help Colin experience fresh air, sunshine, birds, and growing plants.
- Mary proposes that Dickon visit Colin with his animals before they bring Colin into the garden.
- Mary returns, makes Colin laugh with Yorkshire speech, and describes Dickon’s friendship with his pony.
- Colin admits liking Mary, regrets his words about Dickon, and says he wants to meet him.
- Mary promises Dickon’s visit, reveals the hidden entrance, and admits she has already been inside the garden.
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What to notice
Mary finally admits that her descriptions come from experience. Sharing this secret marks a change in her trust toward Colin.
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What does Mary admit to Colin at the end?
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