Arthur starts another dreary day trying to distract himself from more pressing thoughts. He is upset in the confirmation of Blandois' evil character. That his mother kept company with such a person disturbs him. Her unwillingness to share the matter with him makes him feel helpless. She has been unwilling to help him in discovering the secret his father held.
He plans to talk to Affery, hoping to get her to help him.
His plans seem to be in danger of being thwarted when he encounters Mr. Flintwinch first. Arthur sometimes wonders if Flintwinch didn't kill Blandois. Mr. Flintwinch confirms they have no news of Blandois, but he fails to understand Arthur's concern. Jeremiah advises to let sleeping and missing dogs lie. Missing dogs eventually turn up.
Mr. Casby and Flora are visiting Mrs.
