The Mill on the Floss Book the 5th Chapter II - Part ii Aunt Glegg Learns the Breadth of Bob's Thumb, cont'd

In which we observe a lively household debate over small ventures and old bargains, revealing the attitudes and ambitions of the modest families involved, while a packman's wares and shrewd commerce spark both curiosity and rivalry. Tom’s secret and growing enterprise quietly unfolds amid the everyday hum of hopes and household tensions, hinting at future possibilities beyond the present fray.