The Europeans Chapter 4

In which the arrival of the Baroness Münster and her brother introduces a new and delicate element into the serene and carefully ordered life of the Wentworth family, whose members respond with a mixture of duty, curiosity, and cautious reflection. Their thoughtful discussions reveal the subtleties of social expectation and personal impression in a peaceful New England setting, as the foreigners establish a quietly distinctive presence in the small white house beside the Wentworths’ estate.