In writing about this novel, its author noted that "the only good thing about the story is the girl," and that girl, much to another character's chagrin, purchases a red stain gown trimmed with gold fringe on her 20th birthday. That character, Austin, also notes with disappointment that Mrs. Almond's daughter has married "very punctually," and later visits Mrs. Montogomery, who admits that her brother is lazy and has spent his savings. Lavinia Penniman's overactive imagination initially aids the
In writing about this novel, its author noted that "the only good thing about the story is the girl," and that girl, much to another character's chagrin, purchases a red stain gown trimmed with gold fringe on her 20th birthday. That character, Austin, also notes with disappointment that Mrs. Almond's daughter has married "very punctually," and later visits Mrs. Montogomery, who admits that her brother is lazy and has spent his savings. Lavinia Penniman's overactive imagination initially aids the suit of a man first encountered at a stockbroker's party, but Dr. Sloper's opinion of that man as a "deluded fortune hunter" and Catherine's own willingness to give up her inheritance drive away Morris Townsend. For ten points, identify this Henry James novel, named for the New York neighborhood where the Slopers reside.
In writing about this novel, its author noted that "the only good thing about the story is the girl," and that girl, much to another character's chagrin, purchases a red stain gown trimmed with gold fringe on her 20th birthday.
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