Aunt Jane's Nieces Chapter 9 - Cousins

In which Aunt Jane Merrick, a stern but tender-hearted woman devoted to her beloved garden, awaits the arrival of her niece Louise at Elmhurst, noting with suspicion the young lady’s fondness for flowers and gracious demeanour. The quiet but pointed exchange between them hints at unspoken motives and careful judgments, as Aunt Jane contemplates the qualities of Louise and her cousin Elizabeth, who will soon share her household.