Book the First, Chapters XII - XIV Summary

In Chapter XII, Arthur pays off the debt owed by Tip, as he promised Amy he would. In Chapter XIII, Arthur tells himself it is for the good of Amy Dorrit that he goes to visit the Casby home, where Flora, his long ago love, lives. It is here that Arthur meets and becomes friends with Pancks. Arthur's reunion with his old girlfriend makes him realize how fortunate he was to be obligated to assist the family business in China and avoid marrying Flora. As Arthur leaves the Casby house, Flora is hinting that they renew their romance, and Arthur is glad to be walking towards town with Mr. Pancks. Mr. Pancks is talking about rent collecting and how he loves business. When Pancks turns off to his own house, Arthur...