Our Mutual Friend, Book 3: A Long Lane, Chapter 9: riassunto

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1. Betty Higden is buried with her own savings, and Sloppy mourns the woman who cares for him like a mother.
2. Lizzie praises her Jewish employers’ kindness, while Mrs. Milvey questions their religious influence.
3. Bella and Rokesmith restore friendly relations, discuss Mr. Boffin’s harsh treatment, and arrange for Bella to question Lizzie privately.
4. Lizzie explains that she hides from a threatening admirer and from the gentleman she loves without expecting marriage.
5. Moved by Lizzie’s unselfish love, Bella questions her own values, and Lizzie predicts Bella’s steadfast devotion.
6. Bella protects Lizzie’s confidence and returns toward the train arm in arm with Rokesmith.

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