Part 3: Pages 199-233 Summary

5 November 1874. Priscilla is married exactly two years after the death of her father. Miss Prior becomes aware of the pitying glances from her mother's friends, aware that they all think Miss Prior herself will never marry now that both her younger siblings are married. Now the house has grown quiet and Miss Prior sees herself growing old with her mother. On 10 November 1874, Helen brings Miss Prior her medication, causing Miss Prior to feel uncomfortable due to the memory of their passion in that very room.

14 November 1874. Miss Prior's mother thinks she is done with her visits to Millbank, but Miss Prior proves her wrong by visiting the prison that day. Miss Prior visits several of the women before going to Selina. Selina is hurt that Miss Prior has not been to the prison in so long, but Miss Prior...