# Mary Lowther Leaves Bullhampton explained — The Vicar of Bullhampton

> Chapter companion for The Vicar of Bullhampton by Anthony Trollope.

## What happens

Mary Lowther, having definitively refused Harry Gilmore's proposal, prepares to leave Bullhampton. She writes to her cousin Walter Marrable and to her aunt, while the Fenwicks support her decision. The chapter follows her emotional departure and the aftermath at the vicarage.

## Themes in this chapter

### Love and Marriage

Mary's refusal of Gilmore's proposal and her commitment to Walter Marrable highlight the tension between love and social expectation.

### Family Duty and Forgiveness

Mary forgives Gilmore's harsh words and resolves not to repeat them, showing a sense of duty and forgiveness despite the pain.

## Character check-ins

### Mary Lowther

Resolves to leave Bullhampton after a painful final interview with Gilmore; writes to her cousin and aunt; departs on Saturday.

### Janet Fenwick

Supports Mary, delivers Gilmore's note, and promises to write and visit.

### Mr. Fenwick

Learns of Gilmore's departure, gives orders about the unfinished work at the Privets, and reflects on Mary's departure.

### Harry Gilmore

Leaves a note for Mrs. Fenwick after his final interview with Mary; goes up to London, leaving his house unfinished.

## Key lines

> He shall certainly never have to blush for me as his wife

Mary declares that Gilmore will never be ashamed of her as his wife, meaning she will never marry him.

_Mary's firm refusal to marry Gilmore, despite his constancy._

> I believe her to be as good a girl as ever lived; but all the same, I wish with all my heart that she had never come to Bullhampton.

Fenwick praises Mary's character but regrets the trouble her presence has caused.

_The Vicar's final reflection on Mary's departure._

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