Doctor Thorne Chapter XX - The Proposal

In which Frank Gresham confronts the awkward necessity of declaring his intentions to Miss Dunstable on the eve of her departure, leading to a candid and heartfelt exchange that unmasks misunderstandings and youthful follies. Through their conversation, the young man reveals his true affections and resolves to remain faithful to his first love, while the Countess quietly observes, recognising that her schemes have reached their natural conclusion.