An Old Man's Love Chapter 11 - Mrs Baggett Trusts Only In The Funds

In which Mr Whittlestaff wrestles with the turbulence of his own heart and the troublesome antics of his housekeeper’s husband, whilst confronting the uncertainties that attend his prospects with Mary Lawrie. With the stern resolve to act without faltering softness, he undertakes a small but symbolic act of authority that prefaces the serious conversations to come.