Chapter Eight Summary

In Chapter Eight, Dodger goes to the front door of the Mayhew's home. Mrs. Sharples greets him with a look of hatred and slams the door. When he rings again, he tells her the story of his defeat of Todd. Mrs. Sharples runs back into the house and Mrs. Mayhew takes her place. She tells him Simplicity does want to take a walk with Dodger.

As they walk, Dodger pays attention to what is going on around him. He buys a nosegay of flowers from Soft Molly for Simplicity. She tells him that she has heard Mr. and Mrs. Mayhew talking and has learned that they do plan to send her back to her husband. He tells her that he will find someplace safe for her to go. As he walks with Simplicity, Dodger puts together a plan. Mrs. Sharples tells...