The Mystery of Edwin Drood
Chapter 4: Mr. Sapsea
by Charles Dickens
Mr. Sapsea asks for Jaspers "opinion as a man of taste".
Mr. Sapsea asks for Jaspers "opinion as a man of taste".
With the arrival of the Christmas recess, Edwin and Rosa come to an agreement in regards to their relationship. Edward devises a plan to break the news to Jasper.
The Royal Nonesuch draws a capacity crowd. The duke escapes before the townspeople can have their revenge. Jim longs to reunite with his family.
Ebnezer awakes on Christmas morning a changed man.
Mr. Bumble and Mrs. Corney find their plans fulfilled, although not everyone is entirely satisfied with the current situation. Monks questions Mr. Bumble about Old Sally.
Rosa departs the garden hastily in search of more secure surroundings.
David divulges his true feelings to Agnes.
Pip receives correspondence from Estella. Wemmick gives Pip a tour.
Lorry discusses Lucie's suitors with Miss Pross. A story relayed from the Tower of London disturbs Dr. Manette.
A series of witnesses are called to testify against the Charles Darnay.
Sikes attempts to flee London following the murder of Nancy.
Pip turns twenty-one, giving him access to his fortune. Jaggers refuses to reveal the identity of Pip's benefactor.
David and Miss Betsey go to Canterbury.
Having been orphaned at childbirth, young Oliver is left in the care of Mrs. Mann. Mr. Bumble arrives to take Oliver to slightly more hospitable surroundings. After losing a bet, Oliver makes an unusual request.
Pip eases Magwitch's mind before he departs, and prays for him afterwards.
Jasper tells Grewgious about the previous evening's dinner party. Reverend Crisparkle makes some alarming discoveries at Cloisterham Weir. Evidence in the case against Neville continues to mount.
Pip's continued visits to Satis House create a distance between himself and Joe. Pip is devastated by Miss Havisham's decision.
The "Mender of Roads" tells the story of the Marquis' assassin to Monsieur Defarge.
Pip befriends Wemmick and gets a chance to see Jaggers in action.
Cruncher follows a funeral procession for Roger Cly. Cruncher is followed by his son when he revisits the grave later that night.
Tommy suggests an arrangement to Doctor Dolittle. The doctor tells of the mysterious naturalist, Long Arrow.
How the maintenance of a standing army is essential in the enforcement of laws.
The home life of the Reverend Septimus Crisparkle is introduced to the reader. Mr. Crisparkle plans a dinner party.
Monica and Bertha visit their new neighbors, Mrs. Westmacott and her nephew, and determine she is a very unpleasant woman.
David spends a few days in London before returning to Yarmouth.