Washington Square Chapter 27

In which the Doctor returns home armed with firm resolve and a keen eye for the subtle undercurrents of his family’s affairs, engaging in pointed discourse with his sisters about the persistent presence of Mr. Townsend in the household and the steadfastness of Catherine’s sentiments. Meanwhile, Mrs. Penniman maintains her affectionate yet complex guardianship over the troubled young man, nurturing a romanticised attachment that colours her view of the entangled relations around Washington Square.