Black Beauty, Part 43 summary
Part 43 of 49 · 6 min to read the part
In 43 A Friend in Need, Jerry interrupts a busy election day to carry a poor woman and her sick child to hospital without payment, refusing two men who try to take their cab. At the hospital, he meets Polly’s former mistress, who offers help if his health requires a change of work.
What happens
- Jerry and Jack carry passengers through busy election streets, then stop briefly to eat.
- A stranger carrying her sick son asks directions to hospital, and Jerry offers a free ride.
- Two men seize the cab, but Jerry refuses to drive until they leave.
- Jerry delivers the woman and child safely, then picks up Polly’s former mistress at the hospital.
- At Paddington Station, she discusses Jerry’s health, offers help finding other work, and gives money for his children.
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What to notice
Jerry treats their safety as his responsibility despite the mother’s inability to pay. His refusal to abandon them also guides his response to the demanding men.
Quick check
Why does Jerry refuse to drive the two men?
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