The Mill on the Floss Book the 3rd Chapter III - Part ii The Family Council, cont'd

In which a family’s financial troubles bring forth sharp differences of opinion and painful reflections on duty, honour, and the burdens of loyalty, as young Tom and Maggie confront relatives whose frugality and reproaches deepen the household’s distress. The arrival of their aunt Moss stirs conflicting concerns over debts and promises, revealing the complex ties that bind family amid misfortune.