Part 5, Chapter 30 Summary

Colin tells Elizabeth about her husband's visit to his home and this spurs her to go and see him. Colin is upset when he hears that Elizabeth has gone to see Derek on his behalf because he didn't perceive Derek's visit as a threat. She turns on him, saying that he goes from woman to woman sucking the strength out of them and draining them, just as he has drained his mother with abuse. This statement gives Colin an odd strength. He professes love for Elizabeth, which she disbelieves.

Colin exorcises his wrath on Steve by asking him why he won't strive for a life outside of Saxton and the coal mine. Steven is perfectly content to work in the pit like his father but Colin thinks he is giving up too easily and shouldn't be permitted to do so. Steve...