Oliver Twist Chapter Summary & Analysis - Chapter 42 Summary

Chapter 41 Summary

Rose must decide what to do with the information she has received. They are only planning to be in London for two days, before they take a journey to the coast, and Rose wonders how she can take care of the problem in such a short time. After much thought, she decides to consult Harry, but can never bring herself to write the letter. Just then, Oliver come in, breathless and reports that he has seen Mr. Brownlow in the streets, and wishes to be taken to his house. He has written down the address, and asks to go and see him. Rose agrees to take him. They only tell Mrs. Maylie that they are going out for an hour. They ride to Mr. Brownlow's and Rose leaves Oliver in the coach. She visits Mr. Brownlow and Mr. Grimwig, and tells him Oliver's story. Mr. Brownlow is pleased to hear...
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