The Mill on the Floss Book the 3rd Chapter VII - How a Hen Takes to Strategem

In which the slow and painful recovery of Mr Tulliver coincides with the impending sale of the family mill, stirring anxious hopes and plans among his kin, especially his determined wife who ventures to plead directly with the formidable legal adversary, Mr Wakem. Through this cautious negotiation and reflection, we glimpse the intricate interplay of pride, resentment, and practical calculation that colors the lives of those bound to Dorlcote Mill.