Work, Chapter 13: samenvatting

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1. Christie mistakes her happiness for religious renewal, devotes herself to David and his mother, and then recognizes that she loves him.
2. She tries separate church visits, conversation, and study to suppress her feelings, but none of these efforts succeeds.
3. Kitty seeks shelter from her father’s marriage plans, flirts with David, and arouses Christie’s jealousy.
4. Christie interprets David’s behavior as love for Kitty and accepts charitable and secretarial work with Mr. Power.
5. On her departure morning, David admits giving her the church flowers and tenderly tends her cut finger.
6. Christie leaves without revealing her love, while David tells Kitty that he prefers Christie’s company and wants her back.

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David refers to Christie’s hidden injury, but his words also describe her concealed emotional pain. Her practiced cheerfulness keeps him from understanding why she leaves.

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