Shirley Chapter 22 - Two Lives

In which a resolute mill-owner pursues the ringleaders of a recent riot with relentless fervour, while the summer days see Shirley enliven her ancient home with cheerful duties and quiet contemplation. Meanwhile, Caroline’s reflective solitude in the rectory leads her to muse upon the narrow prospects allotted to single women in society and the need for broader opportunities for their minds and spirits.