A Tale of Two Cities

Who arrives at Tellson’s later in the day? What does he bring? What alarms Mr. Lorry? (Book 3 Chapters 1-7)

Who arrives at Tellson’s later in the day? What does he bring? What alarms Mr. Lorry?

(Book 3 Chapters 1-7)

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Monsieur Defarge with a message from Doctor Manette, who says that Darnay is safe, but that neither of them can leave prison yet. Defarge also carries a message for Lucie, and Mr. Lorry accompanies him to her new apartment. They are joined in the street by Madame Defarge, whom Mr. Lorry recognizes by her knitting. Lucie is overjoyed to receive her husband's message that he is safe for the time being and that her father has influence. She kisses Madame Defarge's hand in thanks, but the woman does not respond.

Mr. Lorry explains that Madame Defarge wants to see the whole family so she knows who to protect during uprisings in the street. Lucie begs her to help her husband if at all possible, but Madame Defarge says that after the poverty and suffering she has seen, the troubles of one woman mean little to her.

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