Many are reading it who never read it before.

Yesterday, as he was sitting in the Athenaeum, a gentleman called out: 'Waiter, is there a copy of the Pilgrim's Progress in the library ?' As might be expected, there was not.
"February 12, 1832 .-- This evening Tom came in, Hannah and I being alone.

He was in high boyish spirits.

He had seen Lord Lansdowne in the morning, who had requested to speak with him.

His Lordship said that he wished to have a talk about his taking office, not with any particular thing in view, as there was no vacancy at present, and none expected, but that he should be glad to know his wishes in order that he might be more able to serve him in them.
"Tom, in answer, took rather a high tone.