In which we embark upon the humble yet spirited pursuit of learning, guided by Biddy's earnest tuition amidst the rustic disorder of Mr. Wopsle’s great-aunt's schoolroom, and find our village's quiet evening enlivened by the curious appearance of a mysterious stranger at the Three Jolly Bargemen. The encounter, tinged with a peculiar solemnity and marked by tokens both strange and weighty, leaves an indelible impression that colors the night’s ensuing reflections.
