a matter of course. He never had occasion to regret his bounty to
Mr. Jingle; for both that person and Job Trotter became, in time, worthy members
of society, although they have always steadily objected to return to the scenes
of their old haunts and temptations. Mr. Pickwick is somewhat infirm now; but he
retains all his former juvenility of spirit, and may still be frequently seen,
contemplating the pictures in the Dulwich Gallery, or enjoying a walk about the
pleasant neighbourhood on a fine day. He is known by all the poor people about,
who never fail to take their hats off, as he passes, with great respect. The
children idolise him, and so indeed does the whole neighbourhood. Every year, he
repairs to a large family merry-making at Mr. Wardle's; on this, as on all other
occasions, he is invariably attended by the faithful Sam, between whom and his
master there exists a steady and reciprocal attachment which nothing but death
will terminate.
 

                                     Notes

1 Perpetual Vice-President - Member Pickwick Club.
 
2 General Chairman - Member Pickwick Club.
 
3 A remarkable instance of the prophetic force of Mr. Jingle's imagination; this
dialogue occurring in the year 1827, and the Revolution in 1830.
 
4 Better. But this is past, in a better age, and the prison exists no longer.