The Von Arnim Library

Vera Chapter XXXI

In which Miss Entwhistle, visiting Everard's house, finds herself unwelcome and is firmly told she must leave, despite her earnest pleas to say farewell to Lucy and her concerns for the young wife's happiness. The night closes in with a solemn sense of exclusion, as she departs quietly into the darkness, weary and resigned.

Vera Chapter XXX

In which Miss Entwhistle, caught between duty and unease, prepares to return to Eaton Terrace before Everard’s arrival, only to find herself navigating a frosty and perplexing dinner with him that unsettles her usual composure. The evening unfolds with restrained conversation and silent tensions, hinting at the slow, cautious weaving of affection amidst unspoken grievances and social decorum.

Vera Chapter XXIX

In which the peaceful recovery of a dear young lady is tenderly chronicled amidst the quiet stirrings of spring, where love and silent anxieties intertwine within the sombre walls of a house heavy with memory. There is a delicate dance of hope and unease as well-meaning guardians navigate the shadows cast by the past, seeking comfort in cherished books and the simple offerings of nourishment.

Vera Chapter XXVIII

In which Everard Wemyss resumes his regimented London life, struggling with the estrangement and peculiar compartmentalising of his existence following his recent nuptials, while Miss Entwhistle attends vigilantly to the ailing Lucy at Strorley, confronting local gossip and the quiet attentions of a concerned doctor. The episode delicately captures the tensions between duty, affection, and the social ripples caused by sudden changes in circumstance, all conveyed through a lens both intimate and observant.

Vera Chapter XXVII

In which Miss Entwhistle, feeling the weight of uninvited presence and unseen scrutiny within the austere walls of The Willows, endeavours to uphold a quiet dignity amidst the unfamiliarity and coldness of the household. As evening deepens, she resolves to keep vigil near Lucy, wrestling with both her own insecurities and the peculiar atmosphere that seems to cling to the house like a shadow.