Chapter 7 Summary

Catherine ends up staying at Thrushcross Grange for five weeks. In those five weeks her ankle healed from the dog bite and she grew into a little lady. When it comes time for Catherine to return to Wuthering Heights, Heathcliff's pride would not allow him to clean up. He had grown resentful over the friendship that she developed with Edgar and Isabella. When Catherine sees her old friend she makes a comment about his unwashed appearance and laughs. Heathcliff is angered that his friend, who used to play with him has changed and has laughed at him.

Nelly tries to convince Heathcliff to improve his appearance and finally he agrees. The Linton's are coming over for a party and Heathcliff promises to be a good boy. Heathcliff is clean and presentable, ready to meet his old friend and her new friends, but Hindley...