Of all that passed in this period, only the following words of Mr Pecksniff's utterance are known: 'How he has come to change so very much (if it should turn out as I expect, that he has), we needn't stop to inquire.

My dears, I have my thoughts upon the subject, but I will not impart them.

It is enough that we will not be proud, resentful, or unforgiving.

If he wants our friendship he shall have it.

We know our duty, I hope!' That same day at noon, an old gentleman alighted from a hackney-coach at the post-office, and, giving his name, inquired for a letter addressed to himself, and directed to be left till called for.