I’d been thinking that perhaps our hero should get out more, but in this episode the problematic consequences pursuant to that action become all too evident.
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(13:13)
Insights into the extremely colourful characters keeping company with our hero’s butler, Mr. Whittingham, on an evening at the boozer.
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(21:18)
Prepare to be scandalised, as Diana reveals her personal history to the besotted innocent, Markham.
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A lengthy description of London “City Men”, which might lead the cynical listener to thoughts of how little has changed in 165 years. Also, the author remembers to advance the plot; though, while one mystery is answered, a new one is hinted at.
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(27:50)
In which the author is still undecided in whether to refer to this chapter’s central character as hero or heroine, and thus the plot is thickened.
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(10:24)
Back by popular demand (well, okay, Allison asked about it twice) … Chapter 7, in which a bedroom is described, but … whose..?
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(17:24)
In which is described a somewhat unusual evening’s entertainment, and our hero’s reaction thereto.
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(18:02)
The events of four years are summarised; our young hero takes a walk in the park, where he makes a new friend and receives an interesting briefing on the morality of the Aristocracy.
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(20:11)
Two new potential heroes are introduced, at a pivotal moment in their young lives.
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(22:20)
Surely we cannot lose such a promising young hero so soon — what will be his means of escape from the terrible ruffians?
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(10:44)
Two shady characters are introduced, and some few of the secrets of their house are revealed.
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(12:23)
