The Secret Garden, Chapter 26 summary
Chapter 26 of 27 · 13 min to read the chapter
In Chapter 26, Colin fully recognizes his restored health and sings a hymn of thanks with his companions before Susan Sowerby enters the garden. Susan connects their Magic with a universal source of goodness, comforts both children, and strengthens Colin’s wish to show his father his recovery himself.
What happens
- Ben watches Colin grow stronger, while Colin credits Magic, food, and physical work for his recovery.
- While weeding, Colin suddenly recognizes that he is well and wants to express his joy and gratitude.
- Dickon leads the Doxology, and Mary, Colin, and an emotional Ben join in.
- Susan Sowerby enters, admires the children’s health, and tells Colin that he resembles his mother.
- Susan accepts their belief in Magic, shares food and laughter, and hears Colin’s plans for surprising his father.
- Before returning indoors, Colin wishes Susan were his mother too, and she embraces him.
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What to notice
Susan places sincere gratitude above disagreements about names. Her explanation connects Colin’s Magic with the hymn without demanding that he abandon his own language.
Quick check
Why does Colin want his recovery kept from his father?
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