The next morning, David finds his great-aunt in deep contemplation (with regard his fate) to the extent of allowing the urn to overflow and inundate the table with tea. As David partakes of breakfast, he can't help but wonder what her great-aunt has decided (with regard his fate). Presently, she informs him that she has written to Mr. Murdstone, and that it remains to be seen what will become of David. David lets his great-aunt know that he has no wish to return to the Murdstones.
When breakfast has concluded, and the table cleared and cleaned by Miss Betsey herself, she commissions David to look in on Mr. d**k. David eagerly performs his commission. He finds Mr. d**k at work on his memorial. They share a laugh, and David returns to tell his great-aunt that Mr. d**k is doing well. Present
