William advises his son to begin looking to learn a trade. Also reflects on the Whittemore case and does not doubt his re/election as "He has the gift of gab and he can made the poor benighted African believe anything."
The elder Clarke is settling affairs as he and his wife are ill. He outlines what is being left to his son. Also his father suggest that he come to England reporting that things are cheaper there and it will be some time before things are settled in America.