Arthur Clennam resolved not to love Pet. He still dislikes Henry Gowan, though, and struggles with the belief that it is not good to indulge ill will towards someone.
Daniel Doyce frequently visits the Meagles and sees Mr. Gowan. He doesn't believe Mr. Gowan will make Pet happy and will bring future strife. Mr. Clennam doesn't think there is much they can do about the situation. Mr. Meagles always looks troubled when Mr. Gowan's name is mentioned.
Gowan is always friendly to Arthur. He invites him to meet his mother. Arthur can't find a plausible excuse to refuse and accepts. He dreads the day.
The place where Mr. Gowan's mother lives feels temporary. The people are dissatisfied in life and blame others for whatever they consider wrong with it. They pretend not to see many things going
