Lady Susan, Chapter 34 summary
Chapter 34 of 41 · 1 min to read the chapter
In Chapter 34, Mr. De Courcy writes to Lady Susan to end their relationship after receiving information about her from Mrs. Mainwaring at Mr. Johnson’s house. He treats her account as certain, connects it with Langford, and declares that his love has never won Lady Susan’s affection.
What happens
- Mr. De Courcy writes a farewell to Lady Susan and declares that he now sees her clearly.
- He says information received since their parting yesterday convinces him that she deceives him.
- He names Langford and identifies Mrs. Mainwaring as his source at Mr. Johnson’s house.
- He insists on a permanent separation and refuses to describe the anguish he believes Lady Susan enjoys causing.
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What to notice
The sentence announces his complete change of judgment. He presents his rejection of Lady Susan as the result of newly clear understanding.
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Who supplies the information that prompts Mr. De Courcy’s farewell?
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