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The Old Curiosity Shop, Chapter 34 summary

Chapter 34 of 73 · 9 min to read the chapter

In Chapter 34, Richard Swiveller makes himself comfortable as Brass’s clerk, blaming financial pressure and lost support for his position. When a small servant asks him to show the lodgings, an unnamed gentleman takes the rooms, pays ten pounds, and goes straight to bed without waiting for the owner’s approval.

What happens

  1. Miss Brass leaves the office and tells Dick to receive messages from business visitors.
  2. Dick reviews his financial troubles, blames fate for his employment, and resolves to enjoy himself.
  3. He explores the office, drinks porter, handles messengers carelessly, and draws caricatures of Miss Brass.
  4. A small servant asks Dick to show the lodgings and explains that she does all the housework.
  5. An unnamed gentleman brings his trunk upstairs, accepts Dick’s increased rent, and pays ten pounds.
  6. The gentleman undresses and goes to bed, leaving Dick astonished and unwilling to accept responsibility.

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In this chapter

Richard SwivellerSampson Brass

What to notice

Dick makes fate responsible for both his difficulties and their remedy. This reasoning supports his decision to remain carefree rather than examine his own conduct.

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Why does Miss Sally forbid the small servant from showing the lodgings?

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