A Tale of Two Cities, Book 3: The Track of a Storm, Chapter 5 summary

What happens

1. During fifteen months of uncertainty, Lucie maintains household routines, teaches her child, and relies on her father’s assurance that he can save Charles.
2. Her father shows her a street corner where Charles can sometimes see her, and she waits there daily from two until four.
3. The wood-sawyer watches Lucie and imitates family executions with his saw, prompting her to offer friendly greetings and drink money.
4. In December, a crowd dances the Carmagnole around Lucie, with the wood-sawyer and The Vengeance among them.
5. Her father lets her send Charles a gesture of affection; Madame Defarge passes, and he announces the summons for tomorrow.
6. After three execution carts pass, Lucie and her father reach Mr. Lorry, whose reaction suggests an unseen visitor hears their news.

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