The Warden Chapter VI - The Warden's Tea Party

In which Mr Harding endeavours to bridge the growing divide between himself and John Bold by inviting the latter's sister Mary to a social gathering, whilst Bold struggles with his resolve to support the claims of the hospital's pensioners against Harding’s perceived interest. The evening unfolds with music, social complexities, and tender private discussions revealing unspoken affections and the delicate tensions that shadow these intertwined lives.