Leo seems too over excited about his new clothes and is exaggerating in what he says Pg 50 ‘Which garment would be the last I would retain?’ When Leo says his expenditure had been godlike; I sympathize with him a bit, for he maybe has never worn and owned such expensive clothing. Marcus reveals that Mrs. Maudsley wants Marian to marry Trimingham. Leo seems to be falling for Marian because he feels ‘violently jealous’ of Trimingham. He must be falling in love with Marian. The Maudsley’s came across a man who they did not notice while crossing the meadow. The novel does not give us any identification at first but no one knew there was a river till now, which shows that the Maudsley’s maybe have never taken the time to review their property properly. The unknown trespasser is their neighbour of Black farm. Deny’s says in a low voice Pg 54 ’the tenant of Black farm, we can’t be rude to him…’ and ‘Trimingham wouldn’t like it for another.’ I think Deny’s does not really fancy Trimingham but just wants to be on good terms with his mother and father, especially his mother. Leo and Marian’s relationship is developing… Leo taking it seriously and intimate, and as for Marian who is taking it as care and friendliness to a guest, who is her little brother’s friend.
Chapter five
Leo is too concerned about Marian’s well being as if he were a grown man. He has chosen to like Trimingham and think of his presence as a kind gesture from the Maudsley’s to a dependant. I think Leo is trying to satisfy himself by saying this. He wants to think of Trimingham as man who is pitied upon due his disfigurement by the Maudsley’s. Marcus might be catching the measles and that probably means that Leo will be moving around solo. It may be an advantage, for Leo might discover more. The Church party seems to bring everyone a bit closer maybe because it is related to holiness and God. Leo seems to want to talk to Marian whenever possible just to get close to her. Marian does not want to be close to Trimingham. She is a very good pretender. It seems like she does not want to hurt anyone or disappoint anyone, but, she is coping quite well staying away from Trimingham. Maybe she is purposely preoccupying herself, acting like everything is alright. I sympathize with Trimingham because I think he has great respect and love for Marian, but knows that she maybe does not feel the same way.
Chapter six
Leo enjoyed the importance that was given to him at the church. He feels recognised, which he is becoming with the Maudsley’s. But when he does go back to his normal living at Court place, it may be very difficult for him to readjust, for he would no longer be associated with the high ranking people on a daily basis. Leo only realises that the Maudsley’s and Trimingham have a very strong link, not a pitiful one. Leo still looks down upon himself and needs help to get his self esteem up. Leo does not cope very well in churches. He is an impatient child. It looks like he wants action to occur, to start talking to people and mingle with the crowd. Looking at previous chapter and this chapter, Leo is always thinking…he is never at ease. Leo’s feelings are mixed towards Trimingham (Hugh). He first did not think much of him but now is excited that he has met a lord. (Viscount Trimingham the ninth).Leo is beginning to like Trimingham, and they are getting along quite well. Leo discovers that Hugh is a guest at his own house and is curious to know more. Having been made change rooms due to Marcus’ illness Leo now feels different. He does not know if less or more of a person. Leo has his mind set on wrong things; he should not get too used to living it large with the Maudsley’s for it is not going to last forever. His racing thoughts may become actions!
All three chapters
Reading through these three chapters a lot of information has slowly been revealed and is making sense now. Knowing that Viscount Trimingham owns Brandamhall and is a guest at his own house…it is a possibility that the parents want Marian to marry him to get some wealth. It is also a possibility that Trimingham could ask them to move out of the mansion, which he seems most likely not to do. Trimingham seems too much of a gentleman having read the book this far. I say this because Deny’s said in a low voice Pg 54 ’…the tenant of Black farm, we can’t be rude to him…’ and ‘Trimingham wouldn’t like it for another.’ The neighbour must have been an acquaintance of Trimingham which made them be nice to him. Trimingham’s ranking is higher than all of theirs. Maybe that is why they want Marian marrying him, for it would be an advantage for themselves.
