Luzhin refuses to believe that such a magnificent prize as Dunya could possibly escape him. "In his dreams, he was already her lord and master," and he plans to use her mainly to forward his own career.
Meanwhile, Rodya tells his sister that Svidrigailov wants to see her and make her a present of 10,000 rubles. This offer puzzles everyone, and they decide to avoid all contact with him. Razumihkin offers a plan whereby they can all profit from the 3,000 rubles left to Dunya by Marfa Petrovna. He wants to open a small printing firm that will cater to publishing translations.
Rodya suddenly announces that he must leave. He asks pardon of his mother but insists that he is not well. As he leaves, Razumihkin follows him. Rodya is able to darkly communicate a strange secret by "some hint," and Razumihkin allows Rodya to go.
