Little Dorrit Book 2 Chapter 26

In which we witness the aftermath of a devastating financial collapse, as Mr Clennam, overwhelmed with remorse, resolves to make public amends for the ruin he has caused to his partner and their business. With the solemn assistance of his legal adviser, he faces the harsh consequences of his choices, culminating in his poignant confinement within the walls of the Marshalsea, where memories and a haunting absence bring forth his heartfelt lament.