# Young Lochinvar explained — Orley Farm

> Chapter companion for Orley Farm by Anthony Trollope.

## What happens

Felix Graham, having escaped the trial, returns to Noningsby where he meets Madeline Staveley in the library. He proposes, she accepts, and the engagement is celebrated by Lady Staveley, Augustus, and Mrs. Baker.

## Themes in this chapter

### Love and Marriage

Felix Graham's successful proposal to Madeline Staveley highlights the central theme of romantic love leading to marriage.

### Family and Loyalty

The Staveley family's acceptance of Felix demonstrates family loyalty and support for Madeline's choice.

## Character check-ins

### Felix Graham

Proposes to Madeline Staveley and is accepted.

### Madeline Staveley

Accepts Felix Graham's proposal in the library.

### Augustus Staveley

Dines with Felix and later teases him about the engagement.

### Lady Staveley

Welcomes Felix as a son-in-law and congratulates him.

### Judge Staveley

Is aware of Felix's intentions and approves.

### Mrs. Baker

Congratulates Felix and recalls her earlier suspicions.

## Key lines

> I am going to ask your sister what my fate is to be.

Felix tells Augustus he intends to propose to Madeline.

_Felix reveals his plan to Augustus before the proposal._

> There is my hand; if you can take it you need not doubt that you have my heart with it.

Felix offers his hand in marriage, assuring Madeline of his love.

_Felix's proposal is straightforward and sincere._

> I think you have got the very best girl in all the world.

Lady Staveley praises Madeline to Felix after the engagement.

_Lady Staveley expresses her approval of the match._

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