In Chancery Part 1 Chapter 2 - Exit A Man Of The World

In which Montague Dartie, a man of the world buoyed by a hopeful stake in a racehorse, faces harsh disillusionment both on the turf and at home, leading to a desperate and sorrowful departure from the family house he has long inhabited. Meanwhile, his son Val returns from school burdened not only by youthful concerns but also by a painful awareness of his father's tarnished reputation, casting a shadow over his own prospects.