Containing Matter Rather Natural Than Pleasing
- Mrs. Wilkins isn't really crying out of mourning for Squire Allworthy.
- She is furious that he didn't single her out above the other servants to receive more money in his will.
- She mutters a lot of horrible things about Squire Allworthy under her breath.
- Misters Thwackum and Square are also not too happy with their inheritances.
- Mr. Blifil comes in looking really bummed out.
- It turns out that that lawyer who arrived at the end of the last chapter?
- He's here because he has terrible news: Bridget (remember, Mr. Blifil's mom?) has died suddenly while away from home.
- The doctor warns Mr. Blifil that they may not want to give Squire Allworthy this news quite yet, while he is still so ill.
- The shock may not be good for the squire's health.
- But Mr. Blifil insists on telling Squire Allworthy right now that his sister has died.
- The doctor and Mr. Blifil approach Squire Allworthy's sickbed.
- In fact, the squire is looking a lot better.
- Mr. Blifil tells Squire Allworthy the bad news about Bridget.
- Squire Allworthy wants Mr. Blifil to make the funeral arrangements.