Washington Square Chapter 5

In which the reader is introduced to the intriguingly sociable Morris Townsend and his cousin, whose visit to Washington Square brings a subtle stir to the evening’s conversation and suggests the beginnings of a delicate social and personal entanglement. Mrs. Penniman’s keen observation and innuendo hint at deeper intentions behind Morris’s attentions, while Catherine’s quiet reserve and gentle curiosity cast a reflective light on the interactions that unfold.