Our Mutual Friend, Chapter 16: riassunto
Chapter 16 di 68 · Book 1: The Cup and the Lip · 26 min per leggere: chapter
In Chapter 16, John Rokesmith manages the Boffins’ affairs while avoiding their solicitor, and accompanies Mrs Boffin to meet Johnny and his devoted guardian, Betty Higden. Betty agrees to give up the child without payment, while Bella Wilfer welcomes the prospect of wealth and Rokesmith privately struggles with his feelings toward her.
Cosa succede
- After the Milveys struggle to find an orphan without paying relatives, Rokesmith takes Mrs Boffin to Betty Higden’s home.
- Betty introduces Johnny, Sloppy, and her two young charges, then fiercely explains her dread of the poorhouse.
- Betty accepts Johnny’s proposed adoption but refuses payment, and Mrs Boffin allows time for him to become accustomed to her.
- Rokesmith tells Bella about his employment and her approaching visit, suggesting that the Boffins can restore her financial prospects.
- Mrs Wilfer treats Rokesmith as socially inferior, while he privately condemns Bella’s character but remains drawn to her beauty.
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Betty separates her love for Johnny from any financial exchange. Her refusal of payment contrasts with the orphan market that frustrates the Milveys.
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Why does Betty refuse money from Mrs Boffin?
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