Why Does Harriet Face Conflict
The story begins with Lady Harriet's mother scolding her for a marriage refusal, which Lady Harriet replies to with a complaint that she finds all men rather commonplace and ignorant, and she has no real liking for any of them besides her brother. Her mother throws a temper tantrum, and Lady Harriet is obliged to leave as her own temper is getting the better of her.
She rides her horse barebacked and in a split skirt, and ends up falling when her horse steps into a hole and trips. While she is lying for a few seconds in pain, a man who has lost his way comes upon her and helps her stand. He then offers to take her home, which she regards as being impertinence on his part and consequently refuses. She ends up leading her horse home on her own, …show more content…
He recognizes Harriet, but says nothing. Learning that he is a rich gentleman of old family and high standing, Lady Harriet feels as though he betrayed her by not telling her, and her remembrance of her own ill-treatment of him leaves her pride smarting.
Lord Huxley later tells Harriet that he will not tell anyone of her escapade, if she consents to go on a ride with him. After persuading her very effectually, they set up a date and time. Lady Harriet then goes to Molly Gibson's wedding , which she is a bridesmaid in. While there, she sees the simple pure love of Molly and Roger, and begins to wish that she could have found a love as true. Upon her return, she goes riding with Lord Huxley secretly, knowing what her family will presume if it is known.
On their ride, Lord Huxley speaks to Harriet about her past, present, and a little of her choices for the future. Impolite remarks slide off of her tongue without her wishing them to, and she ends up giving him the impression of a haughty, spoiled child. To her credit, however, Lady Harriet sees past his apparent pride and discovers that he is in reality a good man, he has just been brought up in a wrong sort of world. She begins to take an interest in him. She asks one of the servants about his character and family. Having received a satisfactory answer, she begins to plan some entertainment
She rides her horse barebacked and in a split skirt, and ends up falling when her horse steps into a hole and trips. While she is lying for a few seconds in pain, a man who has lost his way comes upon her and helps her stand. He then offers to take her home, which she regards as being impertinence on his part and consequently refuses. She ends up leading her horse home on her own, …show more content…
He recognizes Harriet, but says nothing. Learning that he is a rich gentleman of old family and high standing, Lady Harriet feels as though he betrayed her by not telling her, and her remembrance of her own ill-treatment of him leaves her pride smarting.
Lord Huxley later tells Harriet that he will not tell anyone of her escapade, if she consents to go on a ride with him. After persuading her very effectually, they set up a date and time. Lady Harriet then goes to Molly Gibson's wedding , which she is a bridesmaid in. While there, she sees the simple pure love of Molly and Roger, and begins to wish that she could have found a love as true. Upon her return, she goes riding with Lord Huxley secretly, knowing what her family will presume if it is known.
On their ride, Lord Huxley speaks to Harriet about her past, present, and a little of her choices for the future. Impolite remarks slide off of her tongue without her wishing them to, and she ends up giving him the impression of a haughty, spoiled child. To her credit, however, Lady Harriet sees past his apparent pride and discovers that he is in reality a good man, he has just been brought up in a wrong sort of world. She begins to take an interest in him. She asks one of the servants about his character and family. Having received a satisfactory answer, she begins to plan some entertainment