Our Mutual Friend, Book 3: A Long Lane, Chapter 3 summary
Book 3: A Long Lane, Chapter 3 of 68 · 10 min to read the chapter
In Chapter 3, a doctor and several helpers revive Riderhood after a steamer strikes his boat, and Pleasant briefly hopes that his return to consciousness brings a kinder nature. Their concern fades as he recovers, and his threats, complaints, and harsh treatment of his daughter expose the failure of her hope.
What happens
- Miss Abbey receives the unconscious Riderhood upstairs and sends messengers for a doctor and his daughter.
- The doctor and helpers work to revive him, while Miss Abbey ejects Captain Joey for suggesting harmful remedies.
- Signs of life move the helpers to tears, and Pleasant assists while hoping her father returns with a changed spirit.
- Once Riderhood breathes naturally, the helpers resume their distrust, and Pleasant realizes that everyone still wishes to avoid him.
- Riderhood wakes angrily, threatens to sue the steamer, complains about his missing cap, and leaves leaning heavily on Pleasant.
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