Section X, ch. 38-41 Summary

Winkle looks for directions in Bristol and inquires in a doctor's office where he happens to encounter the physicians Bob Sawyer and Ben Allen. Bob Sawyer confesses his secrets of acquiring business to Winkle while Ben Allen reveals that Arabella is hidden in the area from an unknown suitor, since Ben wants his sister to marry Bob Sawyer. Since Winkle loves Arabella dearly, he is very disturbed and leaves shortly after obtaining this knowledge. At the hotel, Winkle meets Mr. Dowler, and both fear the other will retaliate due to their earlier problems; however, Winkle forgives Mr. Dowler and they are reconciled. Sam Weller wakes Winkle that night and, accusing him of adding to Mr. Pickwick's anxieties, locks him in his room. Winkle begs to be allowed to remain in Bristol until he is able to see...