ABSTRACT
I. Margaret Ruskin—despot: Joan Agnew: the eccentricities of a widower: the breach with Rossetti. 2. George MacDonald. 3. Mr. and Mrs. William Cowper. 4. Rose's illness: adolescence in Ireland: reunion in London: the end of happiness. 5. The La Touches' objections to their daughter's marriage with Ruskin: trust between Ruskin and Rose: Ruskin begs Mrs. Cowper to intervene: the La Touches prohibit all communication: Ruskin urges Mrs. Cowper to go to Harristown: Mrs. Cowper gives Ruskin hope: Rose's letter to Mrs. Cowper: she sends Ruskin a token of affection.
