The Mill on the Floss Book the 1st Chapter XI - Maggie Tries to Run away from Her Shadow

from The George Eliot Library · host George Eliot

In which Maggie, overwhelmed by the sting of family disapproval, impulsively runs away in search of the gypsies whom she imagines will welcome her as a bright and charming companion. Her fanciful hopes soon encounter the harsh realities of her adventure, culminating in a humble and tearful return home under the care of a kindly stranger.

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