Barchester Towers Chapter 2 - Hiram's Hospital, According to Act of Parliament

In which Mr. Harding, having resigned from his wardenship amidst public controversy, settles into a quieter clerical life at St. Cuthbert’s and reflects on the reform and administration of Hiram’s Hospital. Meanwhile, the young widow Mrs. Eleanor Bold navigates her grief and newfound responsibilities, finding solace in the birth of her child and the steady support of her family.