Pollyanna, Chapter 16: riassunto

Cosa succede

1. Miss Polly returns from a committee meeting, and Pollyanna admires the curls that the damp weather brings out.
2. Pollyanna distracts her aunt from questions about Jimmy and persuades her to sit while she arranges her hair.
3. Miss Polly admires her reflection before Pollyanna blindfolds her, adds a lace shawl, and leads her toward a rose.
4. Pollyanna places the rose in her aunt’s hair, but Miss Polly sees Dr. Chilton arriving and retreats to undo the makeover.
5. Dr. Chilton collects Pollyanna for a visit to John Pendleton, with her aunt’s permission.
6. During the drive, Dr. Chilton praises Miss Polly’s appearance but asks Pollyanna not to repeat his words.

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Cosa notare

The doctor recognizes that his admiration might not please Miss Polly. His caution contrasts with Pollyanna’s belief that praise should make someone glad.

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