# The Small House at Allington — Chapters explained

> Chapter companions for The Small House at Allington by Anthony Trollope.

- [The Squire of Allington](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_small_house_at_allington_se/chapters/i-the-squire-of-allington.md): This chapter introduces the Great House at Allington and its owner, Christopher Dale, the squire. It describes the history of the Dale family, their adherence to a 'religion' of preserving the estate without entail, and 
- [The Two Pearls of Allington](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_small_house_at_allington_se/chapters/ii-the-two-pearls-of-allington.md): This chapter introduces the two Dale sisters, Lily and Bell, and their life at the Small House in Allington. It details the family's relationship with Squire Christopher Dale, who provides them with a rent-free home and 
- [The Widow Dale of Allington](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_small_house_at_allington_se/chapters/iii-the-widow-dale-of-allington.md): This chapter introduces Mrs. Dale, the widow living at the Small House in Allington, and explores her complex relationship with her brother-in-law, the squire. It delves into her pride, her sacrifices for her daughters, 
- [Mrs. Roper's Boardinghouse](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_small_house_at_allington_se/chapters/iv-mrs-roper-s-boardinghouse.md): John Eames, now a clerk in London, lives at Mrs. Roper's boardinghouse. He remains secretly devoted to Lily Dale, though his friend Cradell teases him about flirting with Amelia Roper. The chapter explores Eames's unrequ
- [About L. D.](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_small_house_at_allington_se/chapters/v-about-l-d.md): John Eames returns to Allington for his holiday, hoping to see Lily Dale, but upon arrival he learns from Mrs. Dale and Bell that Lily is engaged to Mr. Crosbie. The news devastates him, and he flees before Lily can ente

> 53 more chapter companions — [open a free preview](https://www.betterreads.dev/reader?bookId=the_small_house_at_allington_se_1359kb&preview=1) to unlock the rest.

- [Beautiful Days](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_small_house_at_allington_se/chapters/vi-beautiful-days.md)
- [The Beginning of Troubles](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_small_house_at_allington_se/chapters/vii-the-beginning-of-troubles.md)
- [It Cannot Be](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_small_house_at_allington_se/chapters/viii-it-cannot-be.md)
- [Mrs. Dale's Little Party](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_small_house_at_allington_se/chapters/ix-mrs-dale-s-little-party.md)
- [X: Mrs. Lupex and Amelia Roper](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_small_house_at_allington_se/chapters/x-mrs-lupex-and-amelia-roper.md)
- [Social Life](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_small_house_at_allington_se/chapters/xi-social-life.md)
- [Lilian Dale Becomes a Butterfly](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_small_house_at_allington_se/chapters/xii-lilian-dale-becomes-a-butterfly.md)
- [A Visit to Guestwick](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_small_house_at_allington_se/chapters/xiii-a-visit-to-guestwick.md)
- [John Eames Takes a Walk](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_small_house_at_allington_se/chapters/xiv-john-eames-takes-a-walk.md)
- [The Last Day](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_small_house_at_allington_se/chapters/xv-the-last-day.md)
- [Mr. Crosbie Meets an Old Clergyman on His Way to Courcy Castle](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_small_house_at_allington_se/chapters/xvi-mr-crosbie-meets-an-old-clergyman-on-his-way-to-courcy-castle.md)
- [Courcy Castle](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_small_house_at_allington_se/chapters/xvii-courcy-castle.md)
- [Lily Dale's First Love-Letter](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_small_house_at_allington_se/chapters/xviii-lily-dale-s-first-love-letter.md)
- [Dr. Crofts](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_small_house_at_allington_se/chapters/xx-dr-crofts.md)
- [John Eames Encounters Two Adventures, and Displays Great Courage in Both](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_small_house_at_allington_se/chapters/xxi-john-eames-encounters-two-adventures-and-displays-great-courage-in-both.md)
- [Mr. Plantagenet Palliser](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_small_house_at_allington_se/chapters/xxiii-mr-plantagenet-palliser.md)
- [XXIV: A Mother-in-Law and a Father-in-Law](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_small_house_at_allington_se/chapters/xxiv-a-mother-in-law-and-a-father-in-law.md)
- [Adolphus Crosbie Spends an Evening at His Club](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_small_house_at_allington_se/chapters/xxv-adolphus-crosbie-spends-an-evening-at-his-club.md)
- [Lord De Courcy in the Bosom of His Family](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_small_house_at_allington_se/chapters/xxvi-lord-de-courcy-in-the-bosom-of-his-family.md)
- [XXVII: “On My Honour, I Do Not Understand It.”](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_small_house_at_allington_se/chapters/xxvii-on-my-honour-i-do-not-understand-it.md)
- [The Board](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_small_house_at_allington_se/chapters/xxviii-the-board.md)
- [John Eames Returns to Burton Crescent](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_small_house_at_allington_se/chapters/xxix-john-eames-returns-to-burton-crescent.md)
- [XXX: Is It from Him?](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_small_house_at_allington_se/chapters/xxx-is-it-from-him.md)
- [The Wounded Fawn](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_small_house_at_allington_se/chapters/xxxi-the-wounded-fawn.md)
- [Pawkins's in Jermyn Street](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_small_house_at_allington_se/chapters/xxxii-pawkins-s-in-jermyn-street.md)
- [The Time Will Come](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_small_house_at_allington_se/chapters/xxxiii-the-time-will-come.md)
- [The Combat](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_small_house_at_allington_se/chapters/xxxiv-the-combat.md)
- [Vae Victis](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_small_house_at_allington_se/chapters/xxxv-vae-victis.md)
- [XXXVI: “See, the Conquering Hero Comes.”](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_small_house_at_allington_se/chapters/xxxvi-see-the-conquering-hero-comes.md)
- [An Old Man's Complaint](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_small_house_at_allington_se/chapters/xxxvii-an-old-man-s-complaint.md)
- [Doctor Crofts Is Called In](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_small_house_at_allington_se/chapters/xxxviii-doctor-crofts-is-called-in.md)
- [Dr. Crofts Is Turned Out](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_small_house_at_allington_se/chapters/xxxix-dr-crofts-is-turned-out.md)
- [Preparations for the Wedding](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_small_house_at_allington_se/chapters/xl-preparations-for-the-wedding.md)
- [Domestic Troubles](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_small_house_at_allington_se/chapters/xli-domestic-troubles.md)
- [XLII: Lily's Bedside](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_small_house_at_allington_se/chapters/xlii-lily-s-bedside.md)
- [Fie, Fie!](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_small_house_at_allington_se/chapters/xliii-fie-fie.md)
- [Valentine's Day at Allington](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_small_house_at_allington_se/chapters/xliv-valentine-s-day-at-allington.md)
- [Valentine’s Day in London](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_small_house_at_allington_se/chapters/xlv-valentine-s-day-in-london.md)
- [John Eames at His Office](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_small_house_at_allington_se/chapters/xlvi-john-eames-at-his-office.md)
- [The New Private Secretary](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_small_house_at_allington_se/chapters/xlvii-the-new-private-secretary.md)
- [XLVIII: Nemesis](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_small_house_at_allington_se/chapters/xlviii-nemesis.md)
- [Preparations for Going](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_small_house_at_allington_se/chapters/xlix-preparations-for-going.md)
- [Mrs. Dale Is Thankful for a Good Thing](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_small_house_at_allington_se/chapters/l-mrs-dale-is-thankful-for-a-good-thing.md)
- [John Eames Does Things Which He Ought Not to Have Done](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_small_house_at_allington_se/chapters/li-john-eames-does-things-which-he-ought-not-to-have-done.md)
- [The First Visit to the Guestwick Bridge](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_small_house_at_allington_se/chapters/lii-the-first-visit-to-the-guestwick-bridge.md)
- [LIII: Loquitur Hopkins](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_small_house_at_allington_se/chapters/liii-loquitur-hopkins.md)
- [The Second Visit to the Guestwick Bridge](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_small_house_at_allington_se/chapters/liv-the-second-visit-to-the-guestwick-bridge.md)
- [LV: Not Very Fie Fie After All](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_small_house_at_allington_se/chapters/lv-not-very-fie-fie-after-all.md)
- [Showing How Mr. Crosbie Became Again a Happy Man](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_small_house_at_allington_se/chapters/lvi-showing-how-mr-crosbie-became-again-a-happy-man.md)
- [LVII: Lilian Dale Vanquishes Her Mother](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_small_house_at_allington_se/chapters/lvii-lilian-dale-vanquishes-her-mother.md)
- [The Fate of the Small House](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_small_house_at_allington_se/chapters/lviii-the-fate-of-the-small-house.md)
- [John Eames Becomes a Man](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_small_house_at_allington_se/chapters/lix-john-eames-becomes-a-man.md)
- [Conclusion](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_small_house_at_allington_se/chapters/lx-conclusion.md)

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