Washington Square Chapter 35

In which a long-delayed visitor, Morris Townsend, makes a surprising and unwelcome appearance at Catherine’s quiet home by the prompting of her aunt, Mrs. Penniman, leading to a tense and revealing exchange between past affections and present resolve. The encounter unveils a contrast between the years that have altered them both, leaving Catherine steadfast in her refusal to rekindle what once was, while Morris conceals his true intentions beneath a veneer of gentlemanly deference.