He has grown used to the dullness of Yarmouth. Besides, he has made an acquaintance or two - Frank Drowly, aid de camp of General Johnson, and the General himself, who commands the local garrison. He was introduced to the company by the General when on a visit to the local baths, and was reintroduced to Major Gascoign. He has been twice to the theatre, tonight they play Hamlet. Turton has advised him to lay off the tepid baths, though encourages him in his seaside journeys. He thanks her for her promise to read to him. He drinks their health everyday, often at a dinner of his own cooking (soups and ragouts). He has counselled his "old woman" on how to make soup for three pence to feed eight, provides the recipe, she has promised to never again throw out pot liquour.
He thinks the house at Wharlton must be haunted, otherwise why would it be so cheap. He advise she take the Curate with her when they go to see it. If they hire make Christie sleep in it the first night with Parson Horn. Sends is complements to "the fair
Moser". He wishes to reply to
Lavinia, but knows not where she is. She writes like "Jack Chambers", ie. grudgingly, and she has concerns for her and
Cottin's safety. Cautions herto continue on her quiet and regular path.