Tom, the oldest Bloomfield child, is particularly abusive and even tortures small animals. The children are unruly and Agnes is held accountable for them despite being given no real authority over them. Bloomfield constantly finds fault with Agnes's work. The Bloomfields are rich and much crueller than Agnes had expected. With some misgivings, she travels to Wellwood house to work for the Bloomfield family.
Eventually, she obtains a recommendation from a well-placed acquaintance, is offered a position, and secures her parents' permission. To prove herself and to earn money, she is determined to get a position as a governess. Grey tries to increase the family's financial standing, but the merchant he entrusts his money to dies in a wreck, and the lost investment plunges the family into debt.Īgnes, her sister Mary, and their mother all try to keep expenses low and bring in extra money, but Agnes is frustrated that everyone treats her like a child. Grey, a woman who left her wealthy family and married purely out of love. Grey, a minister of modest means, and Mrs.
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