Man and Wife

In which Lady Lundie, recovering from illness and moved by a curious combination of neighbourly concern and private motives, engages with Mrs. Inchbare regarding poultry and quietly pursues inquiries about a recent visitor whose movements pique her suspicions; and after gathering certain confirmations, she resolves to confront delicate matters at Ham Farm, preparing for a journey to London accompanied by Mrs. Glenarm. The episode is a delicate dance of observation and strategy, set against the quiet bustle of country estate life, where even the smallest incidents may portend larger developments.