Mr. B headed out early this morning to visit Mr. Carlton, a dying man with whom Mr. B has business dealings. Mr. B hoped to offer the family some comfort, as Mr. Carlton's death would leave them even more indebted to Mr. B.
As of 10 o'clock that night, Pamela reports, he hasn't returned.
Pamela had dinner with Mrs. Jewkes, who's really taken the 180 degree turn in terms of her behavior (91.4).