Summary

Chapter 51 – Charles finds Dr. Grogan and tells him to go attend to Ernestina. Charles reveals to Dr. Grogan what has happened, and that Sarah is not the manipulative creature Grogan believes her to be. Back at the White Lion, Charles tells Sam his wedding is off. Sam asks where Charles will live. Charles says London; Sam quits, and Charles is enraged. Charles then begins writing a letter to Ernestina’s father, and Dr. Grogan arrives.

Chapter 52 – Aunt Tranter comes back from lunch to find her house in chaos. Dr. Grogan will not reveal what has transpired between him and Charles. Mrs. Tranter spares no expense in condemning Charles. When Mary tells Mrs. Tranter Sam has quit Charles, Mrs. Tranter offers to employ Sam.

Chapter 53 – Dr. Grogan demands an explanation from Charles. Charles does not want to be condemned to Victorian hypocrisy. Dr. Grogan says evil...