I wish I may turn grey and ugly, if it isn't in my opinion, next to genius, one of the very charmingest qualities of the human mind.

Upon my soul, I am grateful to my friend Pecksniff for helping me to the contemplation of such a delicious picture as you present.

You remind me of Whittington, afterwards thrice Lord Mayor of London.

I give you my unsullied word of honour, that you very strongly remind me of that historical character.
You are a pair of Whittingtons, gents, without the cat; which is a most agreeable and blessed exception to me, for I am not attached to the feline species.

My name is Tigg; how do you do ?' Martin looked to Mr Pinch for an explanation; and Tom, who had never in his life set eyes on Mr Tigg before, looked to that gentleman himself.
'Chevy Slyme ?' said Mr Tigg, interrogatively, and kissing his left hand in token of friendship.