The Secret Garden, Chapter 14 summary
Chapter 14 of 27 · 15 min to read the chapter
In Chapter 14, Mary tells Martha about finding Colin and visits him again, turning his attention from death toward Dickon, animals, and growing things. Their laughter surprises Dr. Craven and Mrs. Medlock, but Colin insists that Mary makes him feel better and must be allowed to visit whenever he asks.
What happens
- Martha fears dismissal when Mary reveals her discovery, then explains Colin’s illnesses, fears, and control over the servants.
- Colin summons Mary and promises to protect Martha from dismissal for obeying his wishes.
- Mary compares Colin’s commanding manner to a Rajah’s and describes Dickon’s friendship with wild animals.
- Mary challenges Colin’s certainty about dying and encourages him to talk about living instead.
- The cousins laugh together until Dr. Craven and Mrs. Medlock enter, astonished by their noise and Colin’s activity.
- Colin defends Mary’s visits, rejects reminders of illness, and agrees to eat if she joins him.
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