Chapters 10-15 Summary

In chapter ten, Mr. Markham continues to defend Mrs. Graham's character, this time to his mother and sister. Mr. Markham then goes to see Mrs. Graham, where he finds her determined to keep their relationship on a friendship basis only. On the way home, Mr. Markham runs into Mr. Lawrence on the way to Wildfell Hall, but he will not tell Mr. Markham why. Mr. Markham also runs into Mr. Millward, who seems to believe the rumors about Mrs. Graham. In chapter eleven, Mr. Millward comes to visit the Markhams. Mr. Markham learns that Mr. Millward has told Mrs. Graham about the rumors about her in an attempt to set her on the path of virtue. Upon hearing this news, Mr. Markham immediately rushes to visit Mrs. Graham.

In chapter twelve, Mr. Markham finds Mrs. Graham upset by the gossip. Mr...