Lady Susan, Chapter 21 summary
Chapter 21 of 41 · 2 min to read the chapter
In Chapter 21, Miss Vernon writes to Mr. De Courcy for help against a proposed marriage to Sir James Martin, because her mother forbids her to discuss it with her uncle and aunt. She asks him to persuade her mother to end the match and accepts the risk of making her mother angry.
What happens
- Miss Vernon apologizes for writing to Mr. De Courcy and explains her distress about Sir James Martin.
- She says her mother forbids her to discuss the matter with her uncle and aunt.
- She asks Mr. De Courcy to persuade her mother to end the match and send Sir James away.
- She insists that her dislike is longstanding and says she prefers earning her living to marrying him.
- She acknowledges that her letter risks her mother's anger but chooses to send her appeal.
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What to notice
The comparison makes her refusal unmistakable. She presents earning her own living as preferable to accepting this marriage.
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Why does Miss Vernon appeal to Mr. De Courcy?
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