Agnes Grey, Chapter 10: samenvatting

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1. After morning church, Miss Grey praises the new curate’s reading, while Miss Murray mocks his appearance and lack of social attention.
2. Miss Grey recalls Mr. Hatfield nearly closing the carriage without her and describes her exclusion from the wealthy churchgoers’ conversation.
3. Miss Murray arranges another church visit, hoping to see Harry Meltham, while Miss Grey welcomes the chance to hear Mr. Weston preach.
4. Miss Grey approves of Weston’s sermon and contrasts his sincerity with Hatfield’s theatrical manner, rigid teaching, and apparent hypocrisy.
5. After church, Miss Grey mistakes Miss Murray’s question about Harry Meltham for a question about Weston.
6. The sisters argue over Harry’s admiration and marriage expectations until the carriage arrives and the footman interrupts them.

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Miss Grey’s praise establishes sincerity as her measure of religious conduct. It also explains why she values Weston despite Miss Murray’s contempt.

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