In this chapter, Kemp and the Invisible Man discuss their plans and the importance of retrieving the Invisible Man's books. The Invisible Man reveals his new plan to head south and escape to Spain or Algiers. However, their plans are complicated by the fact that the tramp who was carrying the books has been arrested and locked up in the town police station. They must retrieve the books without the tramp knowing they are for the Invisible Man.
# H.G. Wells
Kemp and the Invisible Man discuss the latter's invisibility and the fact that the world knows about him. Kemp offers to help and leads the Invisible Man to breakfast. Kemp wants to understand more about the invisibility and the Invisible Man explains that he discovered the formula in Chesilstowe.
Mr. Marvel, tired and nervous, sits outside an inn in Port Stowe with the books tied beside him. An elderly mariner strikes up a conversation with him, noticing the contrast between Mr. Marvel's appearance and the suggestion of opulence from the sound of coins in his pocket. They discuss books and the mariner mentions the extraordinary things they contain.
In this chapter, Marvel rushes into the 'Jolly Cricketers' inn, seeking refuge from the Invisible Man who is after him. The barman and other patrons try to calm him down and figure out what is happening. The chapter ends with a hurried rapping and shouting outside the inn.
In this chapter, Mr. and Mrs. Hall go down to the cellar for a private matter, but Mrs. Hall realizes she forgot something and sends Mr. Hall upstairs to retrieve it. He notices that the stranger's door is ajar and the front door is unlocked, which he connects to the suggestions of Mr. Teddy Henfrey. He enters the stranger's room to find it empty, with the guest's garments and bandages scattered about. Meanwhile, Mrs. Hall impatiently calls for her husband from the cellar.
In this chapter, the stranger remains hidden in the little parlour of the 'Coach and Horses' until midday, with no one daring to approach him. The villagers become increasingly curious about him, especially on the festive occasion of Whit Monday. Meanwhile, news of a burglary at the vicarage spreads, and Hall seeks advice from the magistrate. The stranger's activities during this time remain unknown.
Dr. Kemp is interrupted by gunshots and goes to investigate. He sees a crowd gathering and returns to his study. Later, he hears the doorbell ring but it turns out to be a false alarm. He resumes his work, determined to focus.
In Chapter 20 of The Invisible Man by H.G. Wells, Kemp offers his chair to the tired Griffin and they discuss the events that led to Griffin's invisibility. Griffin reveals that he had taken a room in London near Great Portland Street and had successfully completed his research. However, he had left the Chesilstowe cottage before the tragic events that led to his invisibility. Griffin reflects on the funeral and his lack of action to save his character.
This chapter describes the stranger's stay in Iping until the day of the club festival. He had several skirmishes with Mrs. Hall on domestic matters, but he always over-rode her with an extra payment. The stranger did not go to church and worked fitfully. His temper was uncertain, and he seemed under chronic irritation. Mr. Cuss interviews the stranger.
In this chapter, the Invisible Man examines the bedroom and dressing-room doors to ensure his freedom, expresses his exhaustion and need for a partner, and bids Kemp goodnight. Kemp leaves, and the Invisible Man warns him not to attempt to hamper or capture him. Kemp is locked out of the room.