Sun, Jan 20, 1985
Mr. Pickwick and his friends happen to meet the strolling player again, who now identifies himself as Mr. Jingle. He is invited by Mr. Wardle to join the other guests at the manor farm in Dingley Dell. Mr. Wardle's sister, Rachel, who is a spinster, falls in love with Mr. Tupman. When Mr. Jingle finds out about this, he starts intriguing to win Rachel himself. He calumniates Mr. Tupman and elopes with Rachel, in order to marry her before her brother can stop them. Mr. Wardle, Mr. Pickwick and the others go out in search of the couple in London. At last a young man, Sam Weller, reveals that they are staying at The White Hart Inn.
Sun, Jan 27, 1985
Mr Pickwick's lawyer, Mr. Perker, persuades Mr. Jingle to cancel the wedding licence if he gets 120 pounds in compensation from Rachel's brother, Mr. Wardle. Mr. Jingle accepts the money and rushes away from the crying Rachel. Mr. Pickwick is impressed of the helping Sam Weller and employs him as his servant. Mr. Perker is also engaged as an election agent in Eatanswill, and invites Mr. Pickwick and his friends to come and follow the election. At a party at The Den Inn Mr. Pickwick once again recognizes Mr. Jingle, who now calls himself Mr. Fitz Marshall. Mr. Pickwick tries to grab Mr. Jingle, who rushes away.