Chapters 6-9 Summary

In chapter six, for four months gossip continues to spread about Mrs. Graham, and Mr. Markham often finds himself running into her during his daily walks. One afternoon in March, after some time in which it appeared that Mrs. Graham has been avoiding him, Mr. Markham comes across her by a spring. Mrs. Graham is drawing in her sketch book and becomes annoyed when Mr. Markham attempts to watch. On the way home, Mr. Markham runs into Mr. Lawrence, the landlord of Wildfell Hall. They are friends, so Mr. Markham stops to talk. Mr. Lawrence is curious about Mr. Markham's interest in Mrs. Graham and appears quite concerned about their relationship, even though the whole county knows that Mr. Lawrence is courting Miss Wilson. That night at dinner, Mrs. Markham again warns Mr. Markham not to marry a woman who will not make his happiness...