Lady Susan, Chapter 24: samenvatting

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1. Catherine reports that Lady Susan and Reginald reconcile and that Sir James Martin is dismissed.
2. Frederica tells Catherine she writes to Reginald because her mother forbids appeals to Catherine or Mr. Vernon.
3. Reginald abandons his departure and says he misunderstands Lady Susan, who only wants Frederica’s happiness.
4. Lady Susan defends her conduct to Catherine, admits a mistake, and promises to end Sir James’s hopes.
5. Sir James leaves cheerfully, while Frederica remains unhappy and watches Reginald with Lady Susan.
6. Catherine fears a marriage between Reginald and Lady Susan and insists that Frederica must then belong with her household.

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Reginald adopts Lady Susan’s account and shifts responsibility toward Frederica. His changed position explains why Catherine’s hopes collapse.

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