It’s
now noon of the next day. The doctor still hasn’t returned. Mr. Lorry wants to
be worried about the Manettes, but bank business must come first. At the
moment, bank business also involves making sure that Lucie and her child aren’t
hanging out in the bank. Mr. Lorry moves Lucie, her child, and Miss Pross into
his own rooms.
Back
at Tellson’s, he waits anxiously for the end of the day. Right as the business
day is about to end, a man shows up at the door. He’s accompanied by two women,
one of whom is knitting. Hmmm… The man reminds Lorry that they know one another:
they last saw each other at the wine shop he runs. That’s right, folks, it’s
Defarge.
Wait,
didn’t he say that he wouldn’t help Charles? Well, yes. But this is different.
He comes with a letter from Doctor Manette to Mr. Lorry, asking Mr. Lorry to
let Defarge see Lucie. Why does this feel like a VERY BAD IDEA?!?!?!? In Lucie’s room, Defarge hands over a letter
from Charles. It’s short, but it lets them know that he’s still OK. Overwhelmed,
Lucie reaches up and kisses Madame Defarge’s hand. The hand doesn’t stop
knitting. DUM DUM DUMMMM…
Apparently,
Madame Defarge likes to look at those whom she may be able to help in times of
crisis. (Are you buying any of
this? Me neither.) Miss Pross and Little
Lucie are also viewed by Madame Defarge. Lucie pleads for mercy for her
husband. Madame Defarge leaves without ever promising to help.
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