Book 3 Chapter 2 Walkthrough — One Pen's Stroke
“Who dares to put into words the charm of their native home?” Elizabeth Gaskell
After all…
Section titled “After all…”Wealth opens many doors.
Wealth stirs the imagination of men.
The subject of our conversation, I believe…
Section titled “The subject of our conversation, I believe…”Will astonish you not a little.
Will give you cause for surprise.
You are…
Section titled “You are…”Arranged the lease of this mansion with Mr. Bramley, did you not?
This possession of this mansion by unlawful means.
Ought, even so, to let her know that I sympathise.
Had better keep to the matter at hand.
Ought to respond with restraint?
Section titled “Ought to respond with restraint?”I ought not.
I ought.
And I…
Section titled “And I…”Shall not back down regardless.
Am losing my last hope.
On the whole, the necessity of receiving guests…
Section titled “On the whole, the necessity of receiving guests…”Caused her more anxiety than delight.
Filled her with pride.
Drew her hand lightly towards himself.
Released her hand.
But his conduct…
Section titled “But his conduct…”Raises questions all the same.
Was uncharacteristic of him all the same.
The way Mr. McFairlane received the news…
Section titled “The way Mr. McFairlane received the news…”Raises questions all the same.
Was unlike him all the same.
Right now the girl was dreaming…
Section titled “Right now the girl was dreaming…”Martin.
Basil.
Father.
Ought I really to have set traps around the mansion?
Section titled “Ought I really to have set traps around the mansion?”It was unwise to rely on locks alone.
Was I wrong to deem that method too cruel?
I cannot resist.
Must put an end to this once and for all.
…
Go to him after all.
Call out to Hugo to leave.
And that is…
Section titled “And that is…”Basil’s Demand.
Martin’s Past.
The Return Home.
Hugo’s Appearance.