Little Dorrit Book 2 Chapter 22

In which we witness a diligent parting between two industrious partners as one sets forth on a distant enterprise, whilst the other remains burdened with the intricate affairs of their shared business and a vexing mystery. The narrative then takes a curious turn into a shadowed remembrance, wherein an Italian acquaintance impulsively identifies a sinister figure linked to a troubling past, setting the stage for a quiet but earnest pursuit of truth.