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Partridge tells Jones that Mrs. Fitzpatrick has left her house, and that he does not know where she has gone. Jones cannot conceal his disappointment at breakfast, where the conversation revolves around love. A maid arrives with a parcel for Tom—it holds a domino mask and a masquerade ticket. Nightingale declares that Tom has a female admirer. Nancy and her mother, Mrs. Miller, now agree with Nightingale, but Tom secretly thinks that Mrs. Fitzpatrick must have sent the billet since she is the only woman who knows his address. Nightingale offers to accompany Jones to the ball. He invites Nancy and Mrs. Miller to join them, but Mrs. Miller says such an event is too extravagant for women who have to earn their living. Nightingale, who likes Tom's company, invites him to dinner in a tavern—Tom, not wanting to admit he has no money, says that his dining clothes have not yet arrived. Tom is ravenous and Partridge urges him to use Sophia's bank bill. Tom absolutely refuses. Partridge cries and begs Tom to take him home to Somersetshire. Tom tells Partridge that Allworthy never wants to speak to him again.