An Old Man's Love Chapter 5 - I Suppose It Was A Dream'

In which Mary Lawrie finds herself caught between the affectionate but imperious wishes of Mr Whittlestaff and the steadfast loyalty of the aged Mrs Baggett, whose discontent threatens the household's harmony. Caught in a web of duty, affection, and unspoken yearning for another, Mary grapples with her own heart’s secret while negotiating the demands imposed upon her.