The Small House at Allington Chapter XIX - The Squire Makes a Visit to the Small House

In which Mrs. Dale contemplates the nature of Lily’s forthcoming marriage and the inevitable changes it portends for their family life, while a quiet yet earnest conversation unfolds between her and the squire regarding a proposed match between Bell and Bernard, her cousin. With all the tender anxieties and cautious hopes that attend the prospects of love and matrimony, both mother and uncle weigh duty and affection, leaving the final choice to the young lady’s own heart.