Work, Chapter 9 — краткое содержание

Что происходит

1. Mrs. Flint lets Christie collect her belongings but keeps one trunk until her debts are paid.
2. Christie helps Cynthia Wilkins with laundry and children, and helps make home welcoming for Mr. Wilkins.
3. Mrs. Wilkins defends Thomas Power against hostile reports and persuades Christie to hear him preach.
4. Power’s forceful sermon impresses Christie, and he visits the kitchen to offer work with Mrs. Sterling.
5. A gentler sermon deeply moves Christie, who discovers violets in her hymnbook from an unknown giver.
6. During a park walk, Power explains David Sterling’s grief, and Christie promises patience toward her new employer.

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Power makes mutual help a central duty. His arrangement for Christie lets her receive kindness while offering useful service in return.

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