An Old Man's Love Chapter 20 - Mr Whittlestaff Takes His Journey

In which Mr Whittlestaff, having escaped the domination of his household’s vigilant womenfolk, contemplates in London the bittersweet resolve to sacrifice his own happiness for the sake of a dear young woman’s future with another. With a heart both heavy and tender, he prepares himself to confront John Gordon with a dignified surrender, struggling between love, pride, and the harsh judgements of society.