The Small House at Allington Chapter XXV - Adolphus Crosbie Spends an Evening at His Club

In which Crosbie, caught between his duties and his desires, reflects with a heavy heart on the consequences of his recent engagements and finds himself compelled to confide in his old friend Pratt. Meanwhile, a confrontation looms as Mr. Dale, wrought with disbelief and indignation, seeks an explanation that may yet alter the course of these entangled lives.