Upon arriving at Queen’s Crawley, Becky and Rawdon are suffused with memories of the past. Marilyn Lightstone continues reading William Thackeray’s Vanity Fair. Beautiful stories, beautifully read, for a crazy world.
Jos returns to India but supports his parents because Mr. Sedley never makes money in any of the businesses he launches. Marilyn Lightstone continues reading William Thackeray’s Vanity Fair. Beautiful stories, beautifully read, for a crazy world.
Rawdon, Becky, and their son Rawdy live shockingly well in Paris considering that they have no income. Marilyn Lightstone continues reading William Thackeray’s Vanity Fair. Beautiful stories, beautifully read, for a crazy world.
Pitt brings Lady Jane and Lady Southdown to visit his aunt. Marilyn Lightstone continues reading William Thackeray’s Vanity Fair. Beautiful stories, beautifully read, for a crazy world.
Jos wants to flee, but Mrs. O’Dowd says Amelia is too weak to travel. Marilyn Lightstone continues reading William Thackeray’s Vanity Fair. Beautiful stories, beautifully read, for a crazy world.
The regiment prepares to go to war. Later, Jos’s servant brings back reports from the front. Marilyn Lightstone continues reading William Thackeray’s Vanity Fair. Beautiful stories, beautifully read, for a crazy world.
Amelia and George attend the opera with Becky and Rawdon. Marilyn Lightstone continues reading William Thackeray’s Vanity Fair. Beautiful stories, beautifully read, for a crazy world.
George and Amelia prepare to go overseas. Marilyn Lightstone continues reading William Thackeray’s Vanity Fair. Beautiful stories, beautifully read, for a crazy world.
In Brighton, George learns that he’s been disowned and cut off except for 2,000 pounds from his mother’s estate. Marilyn Lightstone continues reading William Thackeray’s Vanity Fair. Beautiful stories, beautifully read, for a crazy world.
While Mr. Osborne expects George to marry Miss Swartz, Dobbin asserts that George would never marry for money. Marilyn Lightstone continues reading William Thackeray’s Vanity Fair. Beautiful stories, beautifully read, for a crazy world.
On the day of the wedding, George and Dobbin, dressed in good clothing, meet in a coffee shop... Marilyn Lightstone continues reading William Thackeray’s Vanity Fair. Beautiful stories, beautifully read, for a crazy world.
Fearful for Amelia’s health and will to live, Dobbin continues to play matchmaker. Marilyn Lightstone continues reading William Thackeray’s Vanity Fair. Beautiful stories, beautifully read, for a crazy world.
A description of the downfall of Mr. Sedley’s business and fortune. Later, Mrs. Bute quickly takes charge of Miss Crawley’s household and prepares for Becky and Rawdon to make contact. Marilyn Lightstone continues reading William Thackeray’s Vanity Fair. Beautiful stories, beautifully read, for a crazy world.
After Becky's confession, Sir Pitt expresses astonishment and anger. Becky asks to come back to Queen’s Crawley. Marilyn Lightstone continues reading William Thackeray’s Vanity Fair. Beautiful stories, beautifully read, for a crazy world.
Miss Crawley returns to London feeling unwell. Becky has been given leave to accompany her, much to the distress of Miss Crawley’s companion, Miss Briggs, who fears being replaced. Marilyn Lightstone continues reading William Thackeray’s Vanity Fair. Beautiful stories, beautifully read, for a crazy world.
Back in London, George’s sisters find Amelia dull and wonder what George sees in her. Marilyn Lightstone continues reading William Thackeray’s Vanity Fair. Beautiful stories, beautifully read, for a crazy world.
Within a year, Becky has made many friends at the Pitt estate... Marilyn Lightstone continues reading William Thackeray’s Vanity Fair. Beautiful stories, beautifully read, for a crazy world.
Becky’s employer is Sir Pitt Crawley, descended from a long line of Crawleys, a member of Parliament, and a baronet. Marilyn Lightstone continues reading William Thackeray’s Vanity Fair. Beautiful stories, beautifully read, for a crazy world.
The five young people go to Vauxhall, each believing that Jos will propose to Becky that night. Marilyn Lightstone continues reading William Thackeray’s Vanity Fair. Beautiful stories, beautifully read, for a crazy world.
The narrative flashes back to the school attended by George and a boy named William Dobbin. Marilyn Lightstone continues reading William Thackeray’s Vanity Fair. Beautiful stories, beautifully read, for a crazy world.
As Jos stays away from the Sedley house, Becky doesn’t speak of him and endears herself to the members of the household. Marilyn Lightstone continues reading William Thackeray’s Vanity Fair. Beautiful stories, beautifully read, for a crazy world.
In the carriage, Becky expresses her hatred for Miss Pinkerton and the school, stunning Amelia. Later, Amelia and Becky find Jos in the drawing room dressed in flamboyant clothing.
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