The Last Chronicle of Barset Chapter XXVIII - Showing How Major Grantly Took a Walk

In which Major Grantly visits Allington with the purpose of expressing his intentions towards Miss Crawley, seeking the permission and understanding of her guardian, Mrs. Dale, amidst the delicate circumstances that envelop her family. The day unfolds with a cautious meeting with the squire and a quiet homeward walk, underscored by a gentle tension and the unspoken sentiments shared between the major and the young ladies.