The Last Chronicle of Barset Chapter XLIV - 'I suppose I must let you have it -'

In which Mr. Crosbie summons the courage to request a considerable loan from Mr. Butterwell, revealing the heavy financial burdens that have beset him since his marriage and the poisoned legacy of Lady Alexandrina. The scene unfolds with a delicate balance of hesitation and resolve, while Mr. Butterwell contemplates the weight of his generous, if somewhat reluctant, assistance.