Malachis cove What moral lesson might Trollope have intended this story to teach?

One of the Moral lessons in this story is that experiences can change people. for instance the change of Mally's character. Also people have to put aside conflict and differences and trust each other.

Explanation:

The Tringo's and Gullivers families are always at conflict over the Authority of seaweed in a cove, Mally and Barty always compete over the seaweed. but when Barty fell into a waterhole, and Mally risking her own life to save him despite their differences, she discovered in his unconscious state that she loved him. at this point she experiences a transformation, she initially despised Barty but now she battles with her inner feelings in order to not despise him anymore.

Barty's parents accused Mally of murdering their son when he was still lying unconscious, but Barty later woke up and everything was revealed and both lived happily ever after.

the answer is:

apprehensive.