The Woman in Black

The next morning Kipps does not feel well rested; rather, he takes a hot bath to rid himself of feeling sick. Due to his experience at Eel Marsh House, Kipps decided upon his return to the inn to return to London without gathering more of Mrs. Drablow’s documents. However, in the morning, Kipps chooses to finish his job.

First, he decides to take a walk around the village. The landlord offers to let him borrow a bicycle. Before Kipps explores more of the town, he decides to visit Mr. Jerome to ask if there was anyone that could aid him in sorting through Mrs. Drablow’s estate, so he can quickly grab the papers he needs and not have to spend time at the house at night. Mr. Jerome claims no one can help Kipps, and he comments on Mr. Keckwick’s late-night arrival to pick Kipps up. Mr. Jerome explains that there is “nothing Mr. Keckwick doesn’t know about Eel Marsh House” (88). Kipps is starting to understand why Mr. Jerome and the other local community members choose not to discuss Eel Marsh House. As he leaves, Mr. Jerome comments on his hope that Kipps will not encounter the woman in black again, but Kipps tells him not to worry.