Charles has come face to face with Sam and Mary, who had intended to use the barn for some private time together, Sam having read Charles' note directing Sam to pack for a trip to London that day. Charles attempts to pay Sam for his silence about what he has seen, but Sam declines the money. He joins Mary, who is waiting for him a little way from the barn.
Charles leaves money in a purse for Sarah, and she accepts it with gratitude. Charles offers to have Sarah's personal items sent on to Exeter and leaves Sarah to her long walk to the train station.
Charles walks back to Lyme alone and arrives at Aunt Tranter's house, where Ernestina greets him with concern and apology for her behavior about the.....
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