Pollyanna, Chapter 20 summary
Chapter 20 of 32 · 7 min to read the chapter
In Chapter 20, Pollyanna tells Dr. Chilton that John Pendleton loves Aunt Polly, but John explains that he actually loved Pollyanna’s mother. He asks Pollyanna again to live with him, and she agrees to ask her aunt, though loyalty to Aunt Polly makes her hesitate.
What happens
- Dr. Chilton drives Pollyanna home and delivers John Pendleton’s urgent request for an afternoon visit.
- Pollyanna tells the doctor she believes John and Aunt Polly can settle an old lovers’ quarrel.
- John denies ever loving Aunt Polly and reveals his unreturned love for Pollyanna’s mother.
- He describes how Pollyanna brings happiness into his life and begs her to become his little girl.
- Pollyanna defends Aunt Polly’s kindness but agrees to ask permission to live with John.
- John reacts with surprise and an odd laugh when he learns Pollyanna tells Dr. Chilton about the supposed romance.
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