The Small House at Allington Chapter V - About L.D.

In which Apollo Crosbie departs London for the quiet of Allington, while Johnny Eames prepares for his own autumnal holiday, entangled in a delicate liaison with the ever-volatile Amelia Roper. The narrative reveals Johnny’s inner conflict as he returns home, only to find himself painfully confronted with the news of Lily Dale's engagement to Mr. Crosbie, shaking his heart and composure.