Lady Susan, Chapter 9 summary
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In Chapter 9, Mrs. Johnson advises Lady S. Vernon to marry Mr. De Courcy, stressing his father's wealth and frailty while dismissing Mainwaring's possible anger. She also reports encouraging Sir James to hope for Frederica, keeping another marriage prospect open despite the daughter's resistance.
What happens
- Mrs. Johnson congratulates Susan on Mr. De Courcy's arrival and recommends marrying him for his prospects.
- She describes Sir Reginald as frail and suggests that Susan can soothe Mainwaring's anger.
- She reports several visits from Sir James and believes he would marry either Susan or Frederica.
- She gives Sir James hope that Frederica might reconsider and praises her progress.
- Sir James dismisses his flirting with Maria Mainwaring as a joke, and they laugh at Maria's disappointment.
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