![]() ![]() This is certainly a chapter of highs and lows. Ruth expresses her wishes to Henry, but instead of Milham, Henry heads toward London. Her budding conscience can tell that something is not quite right and she determines to take refuge at her old home, Milham Grange, with Thomas and Mary. As he hies off to get his carriage for the journey, Ruth is left at the inn in a state of considerable turmoil. He asks Ruth to go with him to London, assuring her that he will take of her. Henry returns and Ruth tearfully tells him what has happened. She bars Ruth from ever entering her house again. Mason and she is livid to see Ruth out on a Sunday evening with a young man. While Ruth is waiting in the yard, a gig drives up. ![]() It is already 8 o’clock, so Henry goes inside to ask the proprietor for a shortcut back to town. Henry is more taken with Ruth’s beauty and innocence than he is with the house.Īfter a walk around the countryside, Ruth and Henry find themselves at the local inn. He is surprised to see them, but welcomes Ruth warmly. As they approach the house, they hear Old Thomas - one of the local laborers who is now steward of the Grange - reading Bible verses aloud. It is an idyllic place, blooming with fresh flowers and memories. ![]() Ruth and Henry travel to Milham Grange, Ruth’s childhood home. ![]() Guest Contributor: Kim Egolf Brief Summary ![]()
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