Mary Barton Chapter XXIV - With The Dying

In which Mary, burdened by anxiety and a great need to be of service, seeks to comfort Jem’s mother amidst the looming shadow of Jem's trial, while tenderly attending to the frail Alice and the distressed Mrs. Wilson. Through quiet vigils and the intervention of a kindly doctor and friends, the heavy weight of sorrow is met with gentle hope and the careful consideration of the difficult days ahead.