Framley Parsonage Chapter XL - Internecine

In which the Grantly family basks in the quiet triumph of Griselda’s engagement to Lord Dumbello, a match that elevates their social standing and stirs various reflections on duty, happiness, and propriety within their close-knit circle. Meanwhile, beneath the surface of polite congratulations, subtle tensions and rivalries among the clergy and their families gently simmer, colouring the ceremonial exchanges with a hint of rivalry and old grievances.