The Day Will Come Volume 2 Chapter 7

In which two gentlemen make acquaintance with the formidable Mrs. Porter at her garden cottage, discovering a lady of austere habits, deep knowledge, and a resolute memory that keeps past sorrows ever present. As they share tea amidst the blossoms and books, they touch upon delicate topics of grief, mystery, and melancholy, marking Mrs. Porter as a figure both solitary and enigmatic within the quiet parish.