The Europeans Chapter 10

In which a cold and rainy Sunday brings a reflective mood to the household, as the Baroness contemplates her uneasy position amidst her American relations while her brother Felix cheerfully plans a future with Gertrude Wentworth. Meanwhile, Felix takes an opportunity to gently reveal to Mr. Brand the hidden affections entangling their shared acquaintances, setting a tone of quiet but keen observation that fills the fading daylight.