Chapter 32 Summary

The news about the dean reaches the Bishop's palace and Mr. Slope begins his calculations about how to get the job. He approaches the Bishop about it but the Bishop is not back in the control of his wife and does not feel that Mr. Slope can aid him anymore. He halfheartedly agrees to mention Mr. Slope's name to the Archbishop when he goes to visit him in London.

The Bishop also informs Mr. Slope that he has changed his mind about the hospital appointment and is going to give the wardenship to Mr. Quiverful. Mr. Slope takes this development in stride and continues moving with his own plans. He learns from Eleanor's maid about what had happened at Plumstead and is encouraged to know that Eleanor has argued with her family over him. He considers asking Eleanor to marry him before word...