Chapter 19 starts with Pip waking up from the events of the previous chapter and him reflecting on the decision to accept the opportunity and leave for London. Pip speaks to Joe who wishes Pip luck in London and Pip says he won’t become someone else and not remember Joe. Pip then speaks to Biddy where he says that Joe will need some help if needed and she says that Pip is being rude to Joe and he is how he is. Pip then buys some clothes from Mr. Train and his son is being an annoyance to Pip. Pip leaves and meets with Mr. Pumblechook who has completely changed his view on Pip and is very friendly towards him unlike before.

Pip the decides to see Mrs. Havisham before he leaves for which he deep down believes is his anonymous benefactor. He tells him what happened and she acts completely unchanged and they exchange pleasantries and Pip leaves. The days 6 days pass, Pip says his goodbyes and then gets on the carriage. He the starts crying as he looks back on what he left behind and what is to come.