Chapter 14, Mr. Wegg Prepares a Grindstone for Mr. Boffin's Nose; Chapter 15, The Golden Dustman at his Worst; Chapter 16, The Feast of the Three Hobgoblins; and Chapter 17, A Social Chorus Summary

Mr. Venus has begun helping at the Bower even more, since he and Silas Wegg prove good listeners when Noddy Boffin wants to talk about his wealth. Mr. Venus eventually becomes close to Mr. Boffin, and confesses he had a role in a plot against the man. He tells him he and Wegg both saw him dig up a bottle one night, that they believe contained a will, and they were going to blackmail him. They know that a later will leaves the Bower to the government...