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V: From George Bartram to Miss Garth explained
George Bartram writes to Miss Garth, apologizing for the delay in responding to her consoling letter.
What happens
George Bartram writes to Miss Garth, apologizing for the delay in responding to her consoling letter. He reports that Admiral Bartram is seriously ill with internal inflammation caused by cold, and a London physician is attending him. George sets aside any irritation over his uncle's interference in Portland Place, focusing instead on the admiral's dangerous condition.
Themes in this chapter
Family and Betrayal
George Bartram sets aside irritation over his uncle's interference, prioritizing family loyalty during Admiral Bartram's illness.
Characters to notice
- George Bartram
Writes to Miss Garth, expressing gratitude and concern over his uncle's illness.
- Admiral Bartram
Seriously ill with internal inflammation; a London physician is in attendance.
- Miss Garth
Recipient of George Bartram's letter; had previously sent a kind and consoling letter.
Key passages
“Pray excuse my not thanking you sooner for your kind and consoling letter.”
Please forgive my delay in responding to your thoughtful and comforting letter.
George Bartram apologizes for his late reply.
“Any little irritation I might have felt at my poor uncle’s unlucky interference in Portland Place is all forgotten in the misfortune of his serious illness.”
Whatever annoyance I may have had about my uncle's unfortunate meddling in Portland Place is now overshadowed by the calamity of his severe illness.
George sets aside past grievances due to the admiral's critical condition.
“He is suffering from internal inflammation, produced by cold; and symptoms have shown themselves which are dangerous at his age.”
He has internal inflammation caused by exposure to cold, and the symptoms are perilous for someone of his advanced years.
Description of Admiral Bartram's medical condition.