Book 1: Chapters 10-14 Summary

In chapter ten, the tensions between Lady Anna and Sir Philip hang over the family during their Christmas rituals that year. However, some hope lightens Lady Anna's mood when Stephen meets Martin Hallam at the Atrims' New Year's Eve party.

In chapter eleven, Martin Hallam begins spending a great deal of time at Morton, walking the grounds with Stephen. They talk of many things, discovering they share many of the same opinions. People begin to talk about the time Stephen spends with Martin, gossiping on where it might be going. Lady Anna becomes excited, imagining Stephen marrying Martin and living a normal life. However, it all comes to a screeching halt when Martin tells Stephen he loves her. Stephen becomes terrified and disgusted, running from him as though their friendship had meant nothing. Crushed, Martin leaves London immediately.

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