Silas Marner

How Does Mr. Macey try to confront Silas at the loss of his money?

with reference to chapter 10

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Mr. Macey, in his attempt to cheer Marner up, merely manages to insinuate that it is obvious that Marner is too weak and frightened himself to be suspected of anything like deception. This attempt at kindness falls upon Marner "as sunshine falls upon the wretched."

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