Harold faces destruction when his partner, Mrs. Westmacott’s brother, abandons him with a massive debt that he may never be able to pay back. He tries to take a noble stand for his creditors and Clara vows to stay by him.
Chapter VI is a character study. It consists almost entirely of dialogue between Catherine and Isabella, and can be read as a companion chapter to Chapter III, which has Henry and Catherine interacting in the same style. In Chapter VI we see the development of the dynamic between Catherine and Isabella that will last for all of Book I.
Marianne still cannot see Willoughby for the blackguard that he is; she wants to believe him innocent, though wavers in her convictions. More of Colonel Brandon’s past is finally discussed.
Victor is melancholy after Justine’s execution and thinks of Elizabeth and his father to keep from thoughts of suicide. The family travels to their home at Belrive and the beautiful scenery cheers him somewhat.
Mrs. Rachel Lynde receives word of a new addition to the Cuthbert home.
The men enter Carfax to try to determine the location of the fifty boxes of earth. Mina is left alone, and finds herself feeling strange things.
Svidrigailov discusses his relationship with Marfa Petrovana and current engagement, ensuring Raskolnikov that he no longer has any interest in Dunya.
Harry and Giles rush to the aid of Oliver. Harry and Rose discuss their feelings for each other.
The author describes the villa and the surrounding scenery.
The fog conceals any chance of seeing the shore. As the boys work to fix the motor they worry they are drifting farther away from shore. Just as things seem to be looking up they find themselves facing a new danger.
A letter from the author to Mr. B.
The Admiral sells his pension and gets £5,000. Harold returns to his parents after meeting with his creditors and tells them the sum owed is less than expected. They rejoice and Harold runs to Dr. Walker to return his cheque. Dr. Walker tells Harold how his father obtained the money and he runs back to the Admiral and demands that he get his pension back.
"The Nature of Slavery." Extract from a Lecture on Slavery, at Rochester, December 1, 1850.
Mary awakens and meets Martha, a servant girl. Mary asks Martha to dress her, for which Martha is taken aback. Mary and Martha exchange words and Mary screams at Martha. Mary goes out to explore and learns of a secret garden. In trying to find it, she meets Ben Weatherstaff and talks about the robin that has befriended him.
Arthur and the narrator talk about Lady Muriel and their relationship.
A young shepherd refuses to abide by the laws of the kingdom when the king sneezes. The shepherd survives three perilous trials and refused three magnificent gifts for the hand of the princess in marriage, which he eventually gets out of the king’s frustration.
Anne invites Diana to tea. An innocent mistake leads to a harsh sentence.
Following the service, the Dean and Mr. Crisparkle discuss the current state of Mr. Jasper's health. Edwin Drood pays a visit to his uncle to discuss his impending nuptials with Rosa Bud.
Thoreau contemplates the benefits of solitary living.
Cathy nurses her father during the winter, she believes he is dying. Then, Cathy speaks to Heathcliff, who tells her Linton is sick because she cut off communication with him. The next day Nelly and Cathy leave to visit Wuthering Heights.
Most are shocked to find Sara well and the same even after a meal's deprivation.
Lord Henry’s influence on Dorian begins. Basil considers what to do with the painting.
Miss Pross has one last encounter with Madame Defarge as she and Cruncher prepare to leave the city.
Ahab has the blacksmith create a harpoon for him, but eventually takes over.