The Mill on the Floss | Book 5 Summary
Book 5: Wheat and Tares
Philip Wakem comes to the mill with his father one day. Although Maggie is home, she does not want to see him with his father there, because she cannot be friendly to him in front of his father. She is now seventeen and is stately and very beautiful. On a walk to the woods near her house, she meets Philip, who has been waiting for her. They agree to meet there periodically. He is in love with her, but as yet she does not think of him that way.
Meanwhile, Tom has done well in his work. He gives all his money to his father, saving up to buy back the mill...
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