Containing Sundry Curious Matters
- Back home, Squire Allworthy tells Mr. Blifil about the marriage proposal.
- Mr. Blifil is not in love with Sophia, but he does like the idea of her money (not that he mentions this to Squire Allworthy).
- Mr. Blifil says only that he'll do whatever Squire Allworthy thinks is best.
- Squire Allworthy is disappointed by Mr. Blifil's unromantic response.
- How can he be so cold at the idea of marrying Sophia? She's so hot! (implies Squire Allworthy.)
- Mr. Blifil launches into a long speech about religion, love, and marriage.
- Squire Allworthy decides that his nephew is approaching this engagement soberly and wisely.
- So he writes to Squire Western agreeing to the match.
- Squire Western arranges a meeting between Mr. Blifil and Sophia for that afternoon.
- Mrs. Western then goes off to inform her niece of her "happy" (so she thinks) news.