Barchester Towers Chapter 35 - Miss Thorne's Fete Champetre

In which the preparations and social intricacies for the Ullathorne party unfold with great meticulousness, revealing the delicate balance of local ranks and the challenges of pleasing both tradition and modern tastes. Miss Thorne wrestles with the allocation of guests, the organisation of ancient sports, and the inevitable influx of uninvited visitors, all under the watchful eye of the ever-resourceful steward, Mr. Plomacy.