Saint's Progress Part 1 Chapter 1

In which Edward Pierson finds serene respite at his brother’s home amidst the flourishing summer gardens and tender family scenes, his spirit soothed by music, nature, and the gentle presence of those he loves. Observing his daughter’s blossoming youth and the affectionate attentions of a young officer, he reflects with wistful affection and quiet melancholy on the passage of time and the enduring intimacies of kinship.