Sense and Sensibility Chapter XII

In which we witness Marianne’s imprudent acceptance of a costly and thoughtful gift from Mr Willoughby, much to Elinor’s silent concern, and the subtle uncovering of intimacies and whispered secrets that hint at the complex entanglements of the heart. Meanwhile, preparations for a sociable excursion bring together varied characters, revealing their dispositions and the gentle tensions of societal expectation beneath an autumnal shower.