Dombey and Son

1/23/1983

Dombey finally has a son, though his wife dies in childbirth. His daughter feels neglected and is heartbroken, and is consoled by ther maid.

1/30/1983

Florence is lost.

2/6/1983

2/15/1983

2/13/1983

2/27/1983

3/6/1983

Although she doesn't love him, Edith accepts Dombey's marriage proposal. Walter Gay's ship appears to have been lost at sea, while Sol Gills has also disappeared.

3/13/1983

Mr Dombey and Edith have married, although there is a growing antipathy between them. Dombey's criticism of his wife leads to a serious quarrel.

3/20/1983