A Tale of Two Cities, Chapter 12: samenvatting

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1. After two unsuccessful invitations, Mr. Stryver heads toward Soho to declare his intention to marry Miss Manette.
2. He stops at Tellson’s and tells Mr. Lorry, expecting approval of his wealth, prospects, and suitability.
3. Lorry puts Miss Manette’s wishes first, rejects Stryver’s disrespect, and offers to visit Soho before advising him again.
4. Stryver postpones his visit and privately decides to make others appear mistaken rather than accept embarrassment.
5. That night, Lorry confirms his warning, and Stryver dismisses the marriage as an unsuitable match while claiming to spare the family.

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Lorry redirects the discussion from Stryver’s advantages to Miss Manette’s wishes. This directly challenges Stryver’s assumption that his proposal must succeed.

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