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Lady Susan, Chapter 26 summary

Chapter 26 of 41 · 3 min to read the chapter

In Chapter 26, Mrs. Johnson urges Lady Susan to leave Frederica at Churchill and come to London, where she can manage Mainwaring’s jealousy while pursuing marriage to Mr. De Courcy. She also proposes nearby lodging and shared pleasures during Mr. Johnson’s planned absence, despite his ban on hosting Lady Susan.

What happens

  1. Mrs. Johnson advises Lady Susan to pursue Mr. De Courcy rather than anger his family by matching Frederica with Sir James.
  2. She urges Lady Susan to leave Frederica with the Vernons and return to London society.
  3. She reports that Mainwaring is in town, jealous of De Courcy, and liable to visit Churchill unless Lady Susan sees him.
  4. Mr. Johnson plans a health visit to Bath, giving Mrs. Johnson an opportunity to choose her own company.
  5. Mrs. Johnson offers to find nearby rooms for Lady Susan and interprets her promise against hosting her as forbidding only overnight stays.
  6. She mocks Mainwaring’s wife for expecting fidelity and for marrying a man without money despite her own fortune.

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What to notice

The advice openly places Lady Susan’s interests above Frederica’s. It frames marriage and social plans as matters of personal advantage.

Quick check

Why does Mrs. Johnson not offer Lady Susan a bed in Edward Street?

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