Mary, Chapter 3 summary
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In Chapter 3, Mary grows close to Ann, a poor widow’s daughter whose attachment to a young gentleman leaves little room for friendship. Their exchange of notes develops Mary’s writing, but Ann’s unequal affection makes Mary alternate between tenderness and apparent indifference.
What happens
- A widow’s eldest daughter loses her clergyman benefactor, returns home, and suffers when her young gentleman companion forgets her.
- Mary seeks the older girl’s friendship and gains another reason to help her struggling family.
- Ann suggests written messages, and Mary improves her handwriting and expression by copying her friend’s letters.
- Their friendship softens Mary’s manners and eases the hurt of her mother’s preference for her brother.
- Ann remains absorbed in her lost companion, while Mary suffers from affection that receives no equal response.
- Mary hides her hurt behind cold behavior, but concern for Ann’s health or happiness quickly restores her tenderness.
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