3,847,295 dominoes were toppled on November 15, 2002, breaking the world record according to the Guiness Book of World Records. When dominoes are placed in a line, upright, and one is knocked over, 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 everyone's choices affect themselves and others. First, Godfrey Cass makes poor decisions and causes problems for people. Initially, Godfrey secretly marries Molly; it would have been better if he had married her openly or if he had not married her at all. Dunstan uses Godfrey's marriage to threaten him and says: "I could tell the Squire how his son-in-law [is] married to a nice young lady, Molly Farren and [is] very unhappy because he [cannot] live with his drunk. woman'” (24). Godfrey's shameful marriage was a bad decision. Later, Molly is unhappy with their marriage because Godfrey resides in her beautiful house while she lives in a small, filthy room. Molly hated that “her husband smiled and smiled, hiding his existence in the darkest corner of his heart” (108). Then, several years after Molly succumbs to her drug addiction, Godfrey unwisely decides to try to adopt her daughter Eppie who grew up with Silas. When Godfrey tells Eppie that he is her father, she “turns quite pale” (171) and responds, “But I cannot leave my father” (170). She is shocked that Godfrey neglected her all her life. It would have been nobler of Godfrey to claim Eppie as his own and reveal his marriage, but he was afraid of losing his reputation. Godfrey's decision to marry Molly and not claim Eppie creates unrest in Raveloe. Additionally, Molly's choices end up leading Eppie to Silas, and Eppie makes decisions that make her happy. Molly sets out for the Red House: “The New Year's Eve trip was a premeditated act of revenge that she had kept close to her heart” (108). Molly is unhappy because of her opium addiction and her marriage. When Molly collapses from drugs, "the little one, getting up on his legs, [tickles] through the snow...[titches] to the open door of Silas Marner's house and to the warm hearth" (110). Because Molly gives in to her addiction, Eppie is entrusted to Silas who happily raises Eppie..