Barchester Towers Chapter 46 - Mr. Slope's Parting Interview with the Signora

In which the signora presides over a bright October gathering at Dr. Stanhope’s house, drawing a curious parade of visitors whose interactions reveal touches of ambition, affection, and rivalry. Among them, Mr. Slope’s awkward courtship and subsequent humiliation unfold under the signora’s sharp tongue, while Mr. Arabin quietly wrestles with his own uncertain feelings.