The Secret Garden - Chapter 5 - The Cry in the Corridor

05/22/23 • 12 min

Our protagonist Mary continues to explore the gardens and the outdoor surroundings of Misselthwaite Manor. She's intrigued by the mysterious locked garden, which she believes to be the source of her newfound robin friend. During her time outside, she begins to feel healthier, happier, and more alive than ever before.
Martha, the housemaid, becomes a more prominent character in this chapter. Both she and Mary get along better now that Mary is warming up to her new life in England. One evening, Mary asks Martha about the locked garden and why Mr. Craven hates it so much. Martha reluctantly shares the story of how the garden belonged to Mrs. Craven, who tragically died after falling from a tree in the garden. This event caused Mr. Craven to lock up the garden and forbid anyone from talking about it.
As Mary and Martha sit by the fire, Mary hears a crying sound that seems to be coming from inside the house. Despite Martha's insistence that it's just the wind or a scullery maid with a toothache, Mary is convinced that it is the sound of a child crying. This new mystery deepens the intrigue of Misselthwaite Manor and leaves listeners eager to learn more about the secrets hidden within its walls.

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The Secret Garden - Chapter 4 - Martha

Mary wakes up to a new day and meets Martha, a young housemaid. As they talk, Mary starts to learn about the moor and the gardens surrounding the house. Martha tells Mary about her brother Dickon, who has a special connection with the animals on the moor. Mary becomes curious about the locked garden and its mysterious history.
She explores the other gardens and meets Ben Weatherstaff, an old gardener, who tells her more about the robin redbreast that has taken a liking to her. Mary's curiosity about the locked garden grows, but Ben tells her there is no door to be found. Mary begins a friendship with the little bird, and starts to feel less lonely and becomes determined to find the entrance to the secret garden.

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The Secret Garden - Chapter 6 - There Was Some One Crying, There Was!

Mary is stuck indoors on a rainy day and decides to explore the large, mysterious house. She wanders through long corridors and empty rooms, filled with old portraits, tapestries, and strange furniture. As she examines the collection of ivory elephants in one room, she comes across a family of mice.
Later, she hears a distant, muffled cry, echoing through the walls. When the housekeeper, Mrs. Medlock, finds Mary out of her room and exploring the house, she angrily brings her back to Mary's room. Upset and frustrated, Mary vows to continue investigating the strange sounds she has heard in the house.