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BLEAK HOUSE EPISODE 4, Chapters18-middle of Chapter 22, skips Chapter 20, 21

An action-packed episode in which Guppy turns detective and we learn a great deal more of Esther's history. The camera work and long looks, hint at all sorts of emotions just below the surface...

What to make of Mr. Jarndyce's reaction when Esther tells him she could have had no better father?

How to interpret Lady Dedlock's interest in Esther and what does Mr. Jarndyce know of her sister and my Lady's past?

Mademoiselle Hortense is jealous and then furious when Lady Dedlock fires her--a dangerous creature!

Tulkinghorn continues to show a great deal of interest in Nemo and in the veiled woman who questioned Jo. Snagsby tells all and together with the detective, Mr. Bucket, they seek out Jo and stage a confrontation with the veiled Mademoiselle.

"That's her! That's the Lady!" cries Jo...but is he right?

Bleak House Chapters

Chapter 18 Lady Dedlock
Chapter 19 Moving On
skips Chapter 20 A New Lodger
skips Chapter 21 The Smallweed Family
Chapter 22 Mr. Bucket (to the middle)

My Lady Dedlock seems strangely attached to her pretty new lady's maid, Rosa.

Lady Dedlock's maid, Mademoiselle Hortense, throws a fit in her jealous rage and Lady Dedlock fires her. Mais non! Do not think that you have seen the last of Mademoiselle Hortense!