The Last Chronicle of Barset Chapter XXXI - Showing How Major Grantly Returned to Guestwick

In which young Grace is left to wrestle with the tumultuous confusion of a sudden and unwelcome declaration of love, her heart torn between indignation and undeniable affection, whilst those around her puzzle over the implications of her suitor’s boldness. Meanwhile, Major Grantly, moved by a mixture of duty and admiration, contemplates his next steps amid the clouds of suspicion that hang over Grace’s family, and fortuitous meetings set the stage for a deeper understanding of the tangled connections between all concerned.