The Last Chronicle of Barset Chapter LX - The End of Jael and Sisera

In which Conway Dalrymple faces a morning of strained interactions as he seeks both to complete a portrait and to express his heartfelt intentions towards Clara Van Siever, all amidst the turbulent revelations and household upheavals surrounding Mrs. Dobbs Broughton’s misfortunes. The arrival of Mrs. Van Siever and ensuing confrontations cast a shadow over the artistic session, setting the stage for delicate decisions and emotional disclosures.