Persuasion, Chapter 18 summary
Chapter 18 of 24 · 17 min to read the chapter
In Chapter 18, Anne learns from Mary that Louisa Musgrove is engaged to Captain Benwick, leaving Captain Wentworth apparently free and stirring hopes she hardly dares examine. The Crofts arrive in Bath, and Admiral Croft reports that Wentworth expresses no resentment toward either friend before suggesting that he come to Bath.
What happens
- Mary’s letter announces Louisa’s safe return and her engagement to Captain Benwick, with Mr. Musgrove’s consent.
- Anne struggles to hide her astonishment while Sir Walter and Elizabeth focus on the Crofts’ social standing.
- Alone, Anne explains the engagement through shared circumstances and feels joy at the thought of Wentworth without an attachment.
- The Crofts settle in Bath, where Anne enjoys watching their affectionate companionship and meetings with naval friends.
- During a walk, Admiral Croft describes Wentworth’s generous response to the engagement and proposes inviting him to Bath.
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