Shirley Chapter 28 - Phoebe Part 1

In which Shirley Keeldar’s usually bright demeanour gives way to a subtle and haunting change that puzzles and concerns those around her, marked by moments of solitude and a resolute concealment of her true feelings. Meanwhile, Martin Yorke’s tutor, Mr. Moore, gently confronts her about the shadow on her health that others perceive, leading to a delicate and earnest exchange fraught with unspoken fears and steadfast pride.