While Bucket warns the Artful Dodger to stop thieving, the pickpocket steals his wallet, returned 'just found' at Fagin's orders. Edward Barbary can't find temporary relief from his dire financial plight, failing to repay Scrooge's loan. Compeyson buys Amelia a new dog, but too soon and she questions his mercurial nature, he claims turbulent love for her and concocts being jilted at the altar to gain Amelia's sympathy, she accepts the dog; they kiss. Nell hints to Peter a gift for her birthday. Preparating Mr Gradgrind's visit, Mrs Bumble purchases a globe, new china, new cutlery and new coal. Sikes tells Nancy he wants only her. Wegg goes too far in reciprocating Mrs Gamp's attentions. James Hawdon meets Edward but Honoria's father thinks little of the captain's prospects. Notices of a £5 reward for information about Marley's murder are posted in the neighborhood. Edward is taken away to debtors' prison..
—KGF Vissers