Chapters 19 and 20 Summary

Julia and Richard plan to go riding on a Sunday afternoon. Celia and John are struck by her resemblance to Beatrice, though Celia puts it down to the fact that Beatrice had a riding habit of the exact same color. John teases Julia to smooth over the moment, and she leaves the house bound for the village. Richard says that he loves Julia and asks if she loves him. She says that she loves him only as a cousin. Richard plays the part of the jilted lover, saying that Julia has broken his heart. Julia is sad that she hurt him but stands her ground on her betrothal. Richard then pretends to accept her decision once again, saying that he's jealous but is willing to have her be happy.

The two happen upon Ralph with his goshawk. Ralph allows Richard to...