Chapter 32 Summary

The uproar continues over Emily's departure. All those who were her friends and family do not know what to do. Her uncle, Mr. Peggotty, is determined to find her and asks to go to London with David. While David is anxiously waiting at Peggotty's house, Miss Mowcher suddenly appears.

Miss Mowcher explains that she has thought David was the one courting Emily back when she had first met him. She had only begun to suspect something when she learned of Steerforth and Littimer's visits to Yarmouth without David. She shares the rumors that she has heard that the three of them have gone abroad. She promises to inform David if she learns anything more.

David, Peggotty, and Mr. Peggotty go to London. David and Mr. Peggotty go to visit Mrs. Steerforth, who knows what her son has done. Mrs. Steerforth feels no pity...