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    • Chapter XIV Mount Olympus Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter XIV begins with John Bold returning to London, disillusioned yet quietly resolute. His recent confrontation with the Archdeacon has not only shaken his confidence in his legal crusade but also brought Eleanor’s quiet plea to the forefront of his mind. Though initially driven by principle, Bold now feels the ethical weight of unintended consequences. The lawsuit, once a symbol of reform, has become a source of guilt. He recognizes that pursuing it any further would mean harming a man whose…
    • Chapter XV Tom Towers, Dr Anticant, and Mr Sentiment Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter XV centers on a quiet but intense conversation between John Bold and Tom Towers, one that captures the tension between personal conscience and public advocacy. Bold, having seen firsthand Mr. Harding’s quiet dignity, arrives with a changed heart. He no longer believes the lawsuit serves justice and hopes Towers will help reverse the damage through the same press that helped ignite the controversy. Towers, poised and composed, listens but does not concede. He reminds Bold that journalism answers…
    • Chapter XVI A Long Day in London Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter XVI opens not with confrontation, but with indulgent stillness as Mr. Harding finds himself seated in an unfamiliar luxury—the elegant lounge of a London club. When the waiter offers an array of exotic coffees, Mr. Harding, unsure and unaccustomed to such extravagance, leaves the decision to the attendant, content to settle for simplicity amid choices designed to impress. The surroundings are nothing short of opulent, with the rich textures of upholstery and the subdued lighting casting a gentle…
    • Chapter XVII Sir Abraham Haphazard Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter XVII brings Mr. Harding into direct conversation with Sir Abraham, the attorney-general, inside a room that speaks more of academic detachment than legal urgency. Books line the walls, but little of warmth exists between them, reflecting Sir Abraham’s personality—a man governed more by law than empathy. Mr. Harding arrives not seeking protection, but guidance. He is not concerned about winning a case, as it has already been withdrawn, but about understanding what is right. Sir Abraham, however,…
    • Chapter XVIII The Warden is Very Obstinate Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter XVIII brings us into a moment of emotional confrontation as Mr. Harding quietly returns home, only to be met with agitation and disbelief. His decision to seek legal clarity, and ultimately resign, has sent shockwaves through the family. The Archdeacon, frustrated and incredulous, confronts him with a mix of anger and panic, seeing the move not as integrity but as recklessness. To Dr. Grantly, this resignation is not a moral stand but a betrayal of tradition and privilege. Mr. Harding, however,…
    • Chapter XIX The Warden Resigns Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter XIX captures a quiet yet powerful turning point as Mr. Harding confronts the consequences of a decision that few in his position would make. The breakfast table, once a place of familial comfort, now carries the weight of his resolve to resign. Though the food remains untouched, and the conversation restrained, the air is thick with the unspoken truth: that personal ethics have overridden both ambition and tradition. Mr. Harding sits, not broken but firm, burdened by conscience yet made strong by…
    • Chapter XX Farewell Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter XX begins not with grandeur, but with a single question that cuts deeper than intended—asked by a resident who once regarded Mr. Harding with affection, now reduced to concern only for money. The reverence and respect once felt are clouded by uncertainty, revealing how hardship and rumors have worn away trust. Mr. Harding’s reaction is wordless; his silence speaks of disappointment far greater than anger. That moment reflects the loss not only of a position but of a bond. The hospital, once a…
    • Chapter XXI Conclusion Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter XXI closes the story not with a dramatic conclusion, but with a gentle settling of hearts and histories. The events that once stirred public speeches, private quarrels, and deep introspection have faded into calm recollection. The hospital walls, still wrapped in ivy, remain as they always were—unmoved by time, yet bearing witness to it. Within those walls, change came not through revolution, but through quiet resignation and acceptance. Mr. Bold has left behind the fight that once consumed him.…
    • Weir of Hermiston Cover
      by LovelyMay Weir of Hermiston by Robert Louis Stevenson is an unfinished novel set in 19th-century Scotland, following the story of a young man, Archie Weir, who grapples with the complex relationships between love, duty, and justice, while exploring themes of authority and rebellion.
    • Chapter I — Life and Death of Mrs. Weir Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter I – Life and Death of Mrs. Weir begins not with grand drama, but with a quiet imbalance that defines the Weir household. Adam Weir, cold and commanding, operates with a sense of order that leaves little room for affection. His wife, Jean Rutherford, gentle and devout, struggles silently beneath the weight of her husband's unyielding expectations. She comes from a lineage known for boldness, but in her, that fire has softened into meekness. Her piety is sincere, but it isolates her rather than…
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