Mary, Chapter 9: riassunto

Cosa succede

1. Mary chooses Lisbon to increase her distance from someone she wants to avoid, and Ann’s improvement during the journey raises her hopes.
2. During the voyage, Ann stays below while Mary enjoys the sea and observes the sailors.
3. After landing, Mary enters a convent church, where singing moves her to gratitude and thoughts of God’s presence.
4. Rain enters their carriage on the way to the hotel, and Ann catches cold despite Mary’s care.
5. Mary welcomes acquaintance with the other lodgers because their company pleases Ann and might help her health.
6. A violinist’s expressive playing attracts Mary’s attention, and she and Ann disagree about the gentlemen when they return to their room.

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The sentence explains Mary’s reason for joining the hotel’s social life. Her concern for Ann links companionship with the hope of physical recovery.

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