# The Claverings — Chapters explained

> Chapter companions for The Claverings by Anthony Trollope.

- [Julia Brabazon](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_claverings_se/chapters/i-julia-brabazon.md): In the gardens of Clavering Park, Julia Brabazon and Harry Clavering confront each other about her impending marriage to Lord Ongar. Julia defends her decision on practical grounds—age, income, and worldly experience—whi
- [Harry Clavering Chooses His Profession](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_claverings_se/chapters/ii-harry-clavering-chooses-his-profession.md): Harry Clavering decides to become a civil engineer rather than enter the clergy, informing his family of his decision. His father, Reverend Henry Clavering, is disappointed but lacks the energy to oppose him, while his m
- [Lord Ongar](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_claverings_se/chapters/iii-lord-ongar.md): Harry Clavering rides to Stratton to finalize his pupilage with Mr. Burton, brooding over his lost love Julia Brabazon, who is about to marry Lord Ongar. He meets the Burton family, including Florence Burton, whom he fin
- [IV: Florence Burton](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_claverings_se/chapters/iv-florence-burton.md): Harry Clavering, having completed his studies at Mr. Burton's office in Stratton, prepares to return home for Christmas before beginning his advanced pupilage in London. He reflects on his engagement to Florence Burton, 
- [Lady Ongar's Return](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_claverings_se/chapters/v-lady-ongar-s-return.md): Harry Clavering, now engaged to Florence Burton, reluctantly agrees to help Lady Clavering by arranging lodgings and meeting Lady Ongar (Julia Brabazon) upon her return to London as a widow. He reflects on his past love 

> 43 more chapter companions — [open a free preview](https://www.betterreads.dev/reader?bookId=the_claverings_se_1094kb&preview=1) to unlock the rest.

- [The Rev. Samuel Saul](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_claverings_se/chapters/vi-the-rev-samuel-saul.md)
- [Some Scenes in the Life of a Countess](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_claverings_se/chapters/vii-some-scenes-in-the-life-of-a-countess.md)
- [The House in Onslow Crescent](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_claverings_se/chapters/viii-the-house-in-onslow-crescent.md)
- [Too Prudent by Half](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_claverings_se/chapters/ix-too-prudent-by-half.md)
- [Florence Burton at the Rectory](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_claverings_se/chapters/x-florence-burton-at-the-rectory.md)
- [XI: Sir Hugh and His Brother Archie](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_claverings_se/chapters/xi-sir-hugh-and-his-brother-archie.md)
- [Lady Ongar Takes Possession](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_claverings_se/chapters/xii-lady-ongar-takes-possession.md)
- [A Visitor Calls at Ongar Park](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_claverings_se/chapters/xiii-a-visitor-calls-at-ongar-park.md)
- [Count Pateroff and His Sister](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_claverings_se/chapters/xiv-count-pateroff-and-his-sister.md)
- [An Evening in Bolton Street](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_claverings_se/chapters/xv-an-evening-in-bolton-street.md)
- [The Rivals](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_claverings_se/chapters/xvi-the-rivals.md)
- [Let Her Know That You're There](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_claverings_se/chapters/xvii-let-her-know-that-you-re-there.md)
- [Captain Clavering Makes His First Attempt](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_claverings_se/chapters/xviii-captain-clavering-makes-his-first-attempt.md)
- [XIX: The Blue Posts](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_claverings_se/chapters/xix-the-blue-posts.md)
- [XX: Desolation](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_claverings_se/chapters/xx-desolation.md)
- [Yes; Wrong;—Certainly Wrong](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_claverings_se/chapters/xxi-yes-wrong-certainly-wrong.md)
- [The Day of the Funeral](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_claverings_se/chapters/xxii-the-day-of-the-funeral.md)
- [Cumberly Lane Without the Mud](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_claverings_se/chapters/xxiii-cumberly-lane-without-the-mud.md)
- [The Russian Spy](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_claverings_se/chapters/xxiv-the-russian-spy.md)
- [XXV: “What Would Men Say of You?”](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_claverings_se/chapters/xxv-what-would-men-say-of-you.md)
- [The Man Who Dusted His Boots with His Handkerchief](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_claverings_se/chapters/xxvi-the-man-who-dusted-his-boots-with-his-handkerchief.md)
- [Freshwater Gate](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_claverings_se/chapters/xxvii-freshwater-gate.md)
- [XXVIII: What Cecilia Burton Did for Her Sister-in-Law](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_claverings_se/chapters/xxviii-what-cecilia-burton-did-for-her-sister-in-law.md)
- [How Damon Parted from Pythias](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_claverings_se/chapters/xxix-how-damon-parted-from-pythias.md)
- [Doodles in Mount Street](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_claverings_se/chapters/xxx-doodles-in-mount-street.md)
- [Harry Clavering's Confession](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_claverings_se/chapters/xxxi-harry-clavering-s-confession.md)
- [Florence Burton Packs Up a Packet](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_claverings_se/chapters/xxxii-florence-burton-packs-up-a-packet.md)
- [Showing Why Harry Clavering Was Wanted at the Rectory](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_claverings_se/chapters/xxxiii-showing-why-harry-clavering-was-wanted-at-the-rectory.md)
- [Mr. Saul’s Abode](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_claverings_se/chapters/xxxiv-mr-saul-s-abode.md)
- [Parting](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_claverings_se/chapters/xxxv-parting.md)
- [Captain Clavering Makes His Last Attempt](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_claverings_se/chapters/xxxvi-captain-clavering-makes-his-last-attempt.md)
- [XXXVII: What Lady Ongar Thought About It](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_claverings_se/chapters/xxxvii-what-lady-ongar-thought-about-it.md)
- [XXXVIII: How to Dispose of a Wife](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_claverings_se/chapters/xxxviii-how-to-dispose-of-a-wife.md)
- [Farewell to Doodles](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_claverings_se/chapters/xxxix-farewell-to-doodles.md)
- [Showing How Mrs. Burton Fought Her Battle](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_claverings_se/chapters/xl-showing-how-mrs-burton-fought-her-battle.md)
- [The Sheep Returns to the Fold](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_claverings_se/chapters/xli-the-sheep-returns-to-the-fold.md)
- [Restitution](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_claverings_se/chapters/xlii-restitution.md)
- [Lady Ongar's Revenge](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_claverings_se/chapters/xliii-lady-ongar-s-revenge.md)
- [XLIV: Showing What Happened Off Heligoland](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_claverings_se/chapters/xliv-showing-what-happened-off-heligoland.md)
- [XLV: Is She Mad?](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_claverings_se/chapters/xlv-is-she-mad.md)
- [Madame Gordeloup Retires from British Diplomacy](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_claverings_se/chapters/xlvi-madame-gordeloup-retires-from-british-diplomacy.md)
- [Showing How Things Settled Themselves at the Rectory](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_claverings_se/chapters/xlvii-showing-how-things-settled-themselves-at-the-rectory.md)
- [Conclusion](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_claverings_se/chapters/xlviii-conclusion.md)

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