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Middlemarch | Book Seven: Two Temptations Summary and Analysis

Chapters 63-67
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Toller, Minchen, Chichely: Middlemarchers who are opposed to Lydgate's medical practices and position in the new hospital

Standish: lawyer who wrote Featherstone's first wills

Summary
Toller, Minchen, and Chichely visit with Farebrother. They discuss Lydgate and his expenses. Farebrother suspects he may be taking opiates. At a New Year's Day party; Farebrother notices Vincy speaks as little as possible to his son-in-law. Rosamond seems to disregard her husband. Farebrother finds a moment to discreetly...


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