I enjoyed this weeks reading very much. In this weeks reading, David is sent off to figure out what he wants to do with his life. He revisits his past and is surprised to encounter the many people who were apart of his early childhood. He first encounters Steerforth. Steerforth has this image that he is always joyful, humorous, popular and admired but we learn that he feels somewhat lost because he has little direction in life from not having a father figure. Also I find it interesting that Steerforth has bought a boat and named it "The Little Em'ly.  I find it very endearing that once Em'ly stated that she soon would be marrying Ham, Steerforth becomes bitter and unhappy. Possibly Steerforth always liked Em'ly?..hmm. David and Steerforth seem to be building a closer relationship throughout the chapters but Agnes sees through it all. She believes Steerforth is bad news. Agnes has clear insight of what is really going on. Then, David has love at first sight for Dora, Mr. Spenlow's daughter. David is going through much of what we go through on a daily basis. David is seesawing between what his mind and emotions are stating. There is much to ponder on throughout these chapters.