Mr. Pancks tells Clennam that Mr. Dorrit is an heir to an estate that was unclaimed and increasing in value. He was now going to be a free man.
Mr. Pancks had taken an interest in Little Dorrit, and his interest had been piqued by the coincidence of two family names he had heard of before being in the same place-the Clennams and the Dorrits. Mr. Dorrit's tidbits about family history provided clues. Clennam is delighted. Mr. Pancks admits it cost him quite a bit, and he had to take a loan from both Mr. Casby and Mr. Rugg. Arthur assures him that he will be repaid. Mr. Pancks asks him to tell the Dorrits the good news.
Clennam goes to Mr. Casby's house. He tells Amy Dorrit that her father will be free and will be a rich man. Amy faints. She seems uncomfortable with the idea of being wealth
