Book Two, Birds of a Feather: Chapter 1, Of an Educational Character, Chapter 2, Still Educational; Chapter 3, A Piece of Work; and Chapter 4, Cupid Prompted Summary

Charley Hexam is away, completing his studies. He has decided to train to be a school master. He invites the headmaster, Bradley Headstone, to come see his sister, Lizzie. She has been supporting herself by sewing since their father's death. Charley is worried about his sister, but she says she is fine.

In Chapter 2, Lizzie returns to her boarding house. She talks with Jenny Wren, a doll's dressmaker who has given Lizzie work. Jenny hopes to be married someday. Eugene Wrayburn comes to visit Lizzie Hexam. He asks if Lizzie has considered his proposal, which is to have teachers...