
Mr Vane sat through a bloody tragedy at Covent Garden because Peg Woffington would speak the epilogue. Four months in London have taught thee remarkable patience with bad drama, my country friend. You step into this one-chapter preview with Peg Woffington at the center, where choices turn on the people, promises, and pressure already in the room. Before Peg returned, both men meant to discover an answer, and only one of them wished that answer for your happiness. The chapter closes on a continuation question rather than resolving the novel's larger arc.
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