About this story
Soames appraises the newcomer like a stock holding; you find yourself defending ideas Bosinney barely gets to voice himself. By the end of the evening Soames has claimed Bosinney's talent for his own land at Robin Hill, ostensibly to build you a house, though whose wish it actually satisfies is already in question.
How it opens
The Forsytes filled Old Jolyon's rooms as thoroughly as furniture purchased forever.
Irene, stand nearer June; the family is waiting to inspect her news.
Your husband's hand settled at your elbow with the light precision of ownership.
June ForsyteThey may inspect Philip after I have introduced him as my fiance.
Old JolyonCome in, young fellow; hesitation only gives my relatives more time.
Choose
He looks as though he entered without asking what anyone owns.
June chose him, so the family will have to make room.