Chapter 33, Chapter 34, and Chapter 35 Summary

Mary Barton stays with Ben Sturgis, with Jem Wilson watching over her in chapter thirty-three. Jem hears that Alice Wilson is dying, and although he hates to leave Mary, he knows he must go home with Jane Wilson to watch over Alice as she passes away. They return to Manchester, and Alice soon dies peacefully. Jem tells Margaret Jennings that he is going back for Mary and to relieve Job Legh, who has been watching over her. Margaret is reluctant for him to go, but Jem cannot live without Mary. He tells his mother that he is going to Mary and wants to marry her. Jane is put out and jealous, but Jem placates her. As he leaves Manchester, he sees John Barton, looking wasted and pale like a ghost. Jem does not acknowledge John. In chapter...