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Tom cannot get Molly out of his mind, and his compassion for her makes him overlook the fact that Sophia eclipses Molly in both appearance and character. Tom hopes that maybe he can apologize to Molly by offering her money, since her desperation might be greater than her love for him. One day, with his broken arm in a sling, Tom goes to visit Molly. Tom finds the upstairs door locked, and Molly eventually appears and tells Tom she has been sleeping. Tom tells Molly that Allworthy would be furious if he knew they were together, and says he wants Molly to find a man with whom she can lead a reputable life. She bursts into tears and accuses him of ruining and deserting her. Suddenly, a rug that Molly has hung up to cover her clothes closet falls down, revealing Square. The narrator then tells the story of how Square and Molly came to be together. Square could not help noticing her beauty at church, and when he heard that her "Fortress of Virtue had already been subdued" by Tom, he felt perfectly justified in usurping Tom's place. Indeed, Square relishes the fact that Molly's lack of chastity allows him to have his way with her. Tom bursts into laughter and helps Square out of the cupboard. Square says that Tom cannot blame him for "corrupting Innocence," and Tom assures Square that he will keep the discovery a secret. Square agrees with Tom that sexual desire evolves out of a healthy natural appetite. Tom tells Molly that not only will he forgive her, but he will continue to assist her as much as he can. After Tom leaves, Molly chastises Square for being the reason she has lost Tom, but Square's caresses and his money restore Molly's devotion to him.