The Small House at Allington Chapter VI - Beautiful Days

In which two fair-haired sisters, Bell and Lily Dale, find themselves cast in the quiet light of matrimonial prospects, one to the dashing Mr. Crosbie and the other under the watchful eye of a wealthy uncle. The gentle unfolding of engagements and expectations reveals the nuanced interplay of affection, social standing, and financial considerations that attend their families in Allington.