Arthur reflects on how Little Dorrit inspired him to be a better person. It was due to her he tried to make amends to his partner, though he doesn't expect to get a gracious word back.
Mr. Chivery asks if there is anything he needs. Arthur says no. The turnkey says Young John will bring up his things. He tells Arthur not to mind his son. He's difficult but has a good heart.
Young John refuses to shake Arthur's hand, even though he does kind things for him. Arthur asks if he has offended the man. The turnkey says he would probably beat him up if Arthur was his equal and not in a bad way. However, he is allowing Arthur to have furniture for free that he normally rents out.
Arthur asks what the problem is. Young John tells him how the table used to belong to Mr. Dorrit, who died a gentlema
