3,847,295 dominoes were toppled on November 15, 2002, breaking the world record according to the Guinness Book of World Records. When dominoes are lined up, standing, and one is pushed, a chain reaction begins and the dominoes fall as each is pushed by its neighbor. Likewise, the actions people take in life influence others, and the domino effect continues. Silas Marner shows that each person's choices affect themselves and others. First, Godfrey Cass makes bad decisions and causes problems for people. Initially, Godfrey secretly marries Molly; it would have been better if he had married her openly or not married her at all. Dunstan uses Godfrey's marriage to threaten him and says, "'I might tell the squire that his handsome son [is] married to a pretty young lady, Molly Farren and [is] very unhappy because [he cannot] live with his drunken ." wife'” (24). Godfrey's shameful marriage was a very bad decision. Later, Molly is unhappy with their marriage because Godfrey resides in her beautiful house while she lives in a small, dingy room. Molly hated that “her husband smiled and received smiles, hiding his existence in the darkest corner of her heart” (108). Then, many years after Molly succumbs to drug addiction, Godfrey unwisely decides to try to adopt her daughter Eppie who grew up with Silas. When Godfrey breaks the news to Eppie that he is her father, she "turns rather pale" (171) and replies, "But I cannot leave my father" (170). She is shocked that Godfrey has neglected her her entire life. It would have been nobler of Godfrey to claim Eppie as his own and reveal her marriage, but he was afraid of losing his reputation. Godfrey's decision to marry Molly and not claim Eppie creates havoc in Raveloe. Furthermore, Molly's choices ultimately lead Eppie to Silas, and Eppie makes decisions that make her happy. Molly sets out for the Red House: “The New Year's journey was a premeditated act of revenge that she held in her heart” (108). Molly is unhappy because of her opium addiction and her marriage. When Molly collapses from the drugs, "The little girl, rising on her legs, [slips] in the snow...[slides] to the open door of Silas Marner's cottage and to the warm hearth" (110). As Molly succumbs to her addiction, Eppie is placed in the hands of Silas who happily raises her.