The New Magdalen Chapter 20 - The Policeman in Plain Clothes

In which a stormy encounter unfolds at Mablethorpe House, marked by Lady Janet’s imperious dismissal of Grace Roseberry and the tense endurance of Mercy, whose dignity is both assailed and fiercely maintained amidst accusations and gifts of pearls. The unexpected arrival of a plainly dressed policeman introduces a solemn reckoning, prompting Mercy to resolve to reveal her true story and command the attention of all in waiting.