Henry Dunbar Chapter XV - Baffled

In which the agitated Mr. Dunbar, wearied by recent tribulations, resolutely refuses to see Margaret Wilmot, the purported daughter of the deceased Joseph Wilmot, despite her earnest entreaties and the counsel of his young lawyer. The narrative gently unfolds the painful tensions and emerging doubts as Margaret's steadfast resolve collides with Mr. Dunbar's proud reticence, whilst the young lawyer wrestles with the dark implications of a long-buried letter that casts a new light on the mystery.