Lady Susan, Chapter 6 summary
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In Chapter 6, Catherine Vernon writes to Reginald about Lady Susan’s beauty and persuasive manners, admitting their power while doubting her sincerity as a mother and widow. She questions Lady Susan’s move to Churchill, but her correspondence with Mrs. Mainwaring makes Catherine doubt parts of Mr. Smith’s account.
What happens
- Catherine describes Lady Susan’s beauty and unexpectedly gentle manner, despite knowing that Lady Susan dislikes her marriage.
- Lady Susan’s tender talk about her daughter nearly persuades Catherine, who recalls the girl’s neglected upbringing.
- Catherine finds Mr. Vernon more convinced by Lady Susan’s explanations than she is herself.
- Catherine suspects Lady Susan leaves Langford to improve her reputation rather than seek a quieter life.
- Continued correspondence with Mrs. Mainwaring leads Catherine to question Mr. Smith’s story.
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Catherine admits that Lady Susan’s manner challenges her settled beliefs. The admission shows both the visitor’s persuasive power and the hostess’s struggle to judge her.
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What makes Catherine think Mr. Smith’s story cannot be entirely accurate?
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