Doctor Thorne Chapter XLV - Law Business in London

In which Mr Oriel attempts, with some timidity, to counsel Frank on the prudence of matrimony during their journey to London, only for business and circumstance to divert their discourse; meanwhile Frank navigates the slow, circuitous proceedings of his father’s affairs, seeks advice from the ever-prudent Dr Thorne regarding a tender letter from Mary, and resolves to await further guidance before final decisions are made. The delicate interplay of duty, affection, and legal entanglements is thus unfolded against the backdrop of a summer London, with all its quiet tensions and heartfelt hopes.