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Chapter XV: Fox and Cat is the 15th chapter of The Testaments. It contains section 41 with Aunt Lydia as narrator.

Synopsis[]

Aunt Lydia recalls Becka Grove and Agnes' testimony of Dr. Grove's sexual abuse. She tells Aunt Elizabeth of Aunt Vidala's deceit.

Plot[]

Section 41[]

Aunt Lydia later learns about Becke Grove being molested by Dr. Grove, and promises to herself that she’ll exact revenge against him. She invites Aunt Elizabeth to tea. She tells her about Aunt Vidala scheming against her. Elizabeth is grateful for the warning. Lydia then tells her she needs a favor; she wants Elizabeth to bear false witness against someone.

Notable Quotes[]

“Quote here”  — Context here[1]

Trivia[]

(e.g. observations, cross-references, 'useless knowledge')

Notes[]

(e.g. contextual implications)

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