Sue has lost her place at the Normal College and Phillotson has suggested they should now marry. She decides to consult Jude, who has met with Arabella.

Sue has left her husband, Phillotson, and gone to Jude, although she insists they use seperate bedrooms. Jude starts divorce proceedings from Arabella.

Jude has been forced to sell up and travel looking for work. Sue and Juey are forced to work as well, although Sue is pregnant.