Book 2: Birds of a Feather, Chapter 13-resumé af Our Mutual Friend

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1. After failing to retrace a route through Limehouse Hole, the visitor removes his false hair and reveals himself as John Rokesmith.
2. Calling himself John Harmon, he recalls trusting George Radfoot, drinking poisoned coffee, and escaping from the river.
3. He explains that the corpse identified as his is Radfoot’s and that he adopts another identity after authorities pronounce him dead.
4. He decides to leave the Boffins their wealth and remain their secretary, but first seeks a plain answer from Bella.
5. Bella rejects his declaration and accuses him of using his position to influence her through the Boffins.
6. He denies her accusation, promises to stop his attentions, and walks until dawn while imagining burying John Harmon.

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Bella connects her rejection of Rokesmith with her resentment of the marriage condition. Her objection concerns control over her life as well as unwanted attention.

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