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Lady Susan, Conclusion summary

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In Conclusion, Mrs. Vernon brings Frederica back to Churchhill after Lady Susan agrees to let her leave London, and Lady Susan then announces her marriage to Sir James Martin. Frederica remains with her aunt and uncle as her mother’s letters cease, while the narrator presents Reginald’s love for Frederica as an expected outcome.

What happens

  1. Mrs. Vernon notices maternal supervision in Frederica’s letters and arranges a London visit to seek her niece’s removal.
  2. Lady Susan greets the Vernons warmly, but Frederica’s fearful manner strengthens her aunt’s resolve.
  3. After initially refusing the invitation, Lady Susan allows Frederica to leave amid fears of influenza.
  4. Three weeks after Frederica returns to Churchhill, Lady Susan announces her marriage to Sir James Martin.
  5. Frederica’s stay extends, her mother stops writing, and the narrator anticipates Reginald becoming attached to her.
  6. The narrator questions Lady Susan’s happiness and reserves personal pity for Miss Mainwaring, whose costly pursuit of Sir James fails.

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Lady SusanFredericaCatherine VernonReginaldSir Reginald

What to notice

The narrator refuses to treat Lady Susan’s own account as reliable. Her marriage settles her circumstances without establishing her happiness.

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What finally prompts Lady Susan to let Frederica leave London?

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