Oliver Twist, Chapter 38 summary
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In Chapter 38, Mrs. Bumble receives twenty-five pounds from Monks for her account of old Sally’s theft and the keepsakes belonging to the boy’s mother. Monks examines a locket and a wedding ring engraved with Agnes, then sinks them in the river, removing physical evidence connected with the mother.
What happens
- Mr. and Mrs. Bumble reach a ruined riverside building, where Monks admits them during a thunderstorm.
- Mrs. Bumble demands twenty-five pounds before sharing her information, and Monks pays her in gold.
- She explains that old Sally steals from the dead mother and leaves a pawn receipt, which she uses to recover the keepsakes.
- Monks examines a gold locket containing hair and a wedding ring bearing the name Agnes and a date.
- He weights the packet with lead and drops it through a trapdoor into the rushing river.
- Monks threatens Mr. Bumble into silence, dismisses the couple, and calls a hidden boy to carry his light.
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What to notice
Mrs. Bumble limits her involvement to selling what she knows and possesses. Her next concern is whether the keepsakes can endanger her.
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What does Monks do with the locket and ring?
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