Town Versus Country
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Michael Howe distrusts the scented letters arriving from London and fears that fashionable habits have spoiled his son. William is coming back to the family farm in Berkshire after three years away, while his sister Susan hopes their father will welcome him kindly. A quarrel between families and William's affection for Mary explain his departure. His return begins awkwardly when his carriage strikes a gatepost, leaving Susan to greet a brother whose dazzling clothes seem far removed from the life he once knew.
Mary Russell Mitford sets this short story among harvest fields, wooded lanes and the familiar landmarks of a country home. Susan's concern about appearances is tempered by her belief in William's warmth and good sense. Their affectionate reunion gives the comedy a gentler side, as memories of childhood meet the outward signs of success in London. The story offers a close look at family loyalties, rural manners and the judgments people make from dress and display.
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Book facts
- Author
- Mary Russell Mitford
- Reading time
- About 15 minutes
- Pages
- 8
- Language
- English
- Genre
- British Classics
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- PDF, EPUB, Read online