A Room With A View - Chapter 8 - Medieval

The atmosphere at Windy Corner is subdued, just as the heavy curtains protect the new carpet from the August sun. Freddy, Lucy's brother, is studying anatomy while his mother writes a letter. They discuss Lucy's uncertain engagement to Cecil, who is asking for her hand for the third time. As they talk, Cecil arrives and announces that Lucy has accepted his proposal. The news is met with mixed emotions, and Mr. Beebe, the new rector of Summer Street, joins the gathering for tea. The conversat...