The Wings of the Dove Book Fifth Chapter 6

In which Milly, in the quiet intimacy of a late evening, contemplates the complex interplay of social currents and personal allegiances that bind her and Kate, recognising herself as a dove in a world of sharper designs and fluctuating loyalties. She resolves to act with measured subtlety and trust in her devoted companion Susie, setting the stage for a meeting of interest that promises revelation rather than distress.