Sylvia's Lovers Chapter 10 - A Refractory Pupil

In which Sylvia wrestles with the tediousness of learning letters and geography, finding greater delight in tales of northern seas and company of a certain sailor who stirs both interest and discord within the household. As winter yields to spring, the regular rhythm of lessons and visits is stirred by news of Molly Corney's impending marriage, casting reflections on love, prospects, and the differing temperaments of youth.