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By ‘ | “Yes,” continued Mr. Pickwick, after a pause ; “that will be the better plan; and in a week or two, I have’no doubt but that we shall be able to come to a settle- ment.” & haha “Will you undertake it yourself, old boy ?” inquired Mr. Crashem, hastily. “ Forthwith,” answered Mr. Pickwick, in a decided manner. , 4¥Lhen here goes for guod,” cried Mr. Adolphus Crashem; and he desired the waiter to inform the huissier that he was ready to accompany him. The Justice of the Peace then made a polite bow, and withdrew; and the bailiff ordered his wit- eo ~ nesses to hasten to Saint Pelagie—or the New Prison, rather—and wait for him and his prisoner in the lobby. ne ee CHAPTER VIIL yr. Samuel Weller is nominated ambassador-pleni- potentiary between Mr. Pickwick and M. Cail- liez.—Mr. Tupman and Mr. Boozie visit the Palais Royal.—Love at first sight.—A breach be- tween two greatmen. © “Sam,” said Mr. Pickwick, when they were once more alone, “ tell the landlord I wish to speak to him immediately.” “ Wery good, sir,” returned that gentle- man; “but I rayther think he’s en-gaged for the moment, sir, as the lawyer's clerk ~~ said to the poor client.” 4 ‘i ip "we ; _ ©What makes you think so, Sam ?” in- quired Mr. Pickwick. “Cos I see him lookin’ at two dancin’ bears, sir,” responded Mr. Weller. _ “In the street, Sam?” exclaimed Mr, Winkle, starting as if a mouse had sudden- ly galloped up his leg. ve No bane abe, sir’ replied Mr. Weller, dogmatically ; “ an’ to-morrow night—vich is Sunday, sir—he an’ all his family and_ -friends—seventeen on ’em—is a-goin’ to the theayter, I heerd say.” , “The theatre on a Sunday ?” ejaculated Mr. Pickwick, starting up from his chair in an excess of the most virtuous indignation : —‘J shall protest against it, Sam !— Win- kle—I shall protest against 1t !—No—Tup- man—do not attempt to dissuade me from my purpose--I repeat my words, I shall protest against it! The eyes of our country- men are upon us—our actions are watched —Snodgrass himself is ready to relate them PICKWICK ABROAD, to the world—and, asa true philanthropist, I shall protest against it !” "ee Here Mr. Pickwick, fatigued by the ardor with which he had spoken, sank into his chair, and rang the bell violently. “Waiter !” exclaimed Mr. Pickwick, when that functionary made _ his appearan e, “Waiter,” added the great man, turning. himself round in his chair, and vainly en- deavoring to compose those feelings that. were laburing under a strange state of ex- citement. Daf “Sir,” said the waiter. “Bring me a glass of soda-water, waiter,” ejaculated Mr. Pickwick. “And—waiter! ——Let there be a dash of brandy in it--do you hear ?” | The waiter bowed obedience, and disap- peared. Wai 9 “Thank God it is nothing else !” said Mr. Winkle, to Mr. Tupman, | “The bears is gone, sir,” said Mr. Wel- ler, returning from the window, whence he had been gazing into the street; “and I think they’re a-goin’ to the king’s pallis in the Tooleries, to amuse the royal babbies. Shall I tell Mosseer Cally to valk up now, sir ?” Mr. Pickwick nedded assent, and Sam’ departed to execute his commission, mutter- ing as he descended the stairs, “ Vell! here ws arig! I’m blowed if the gov’nor don’t get e-wangelical as he grows older. Ven vill he be vide avake ?” By the time Mr. Weller had made these reflections, he arrived at the office in which M. Cailliez usually sate to receive the cash of those of his customers who could pay their bills, and the excuses of those who could not, Mh “ Mas’er vants you di-rectly, sir,” said Mr Weller to Madame Meurice’s deputy. _ “My compliments to your master, young man,” returned M. Cailliez, “and I am very sorry he should have been put to any an- noyance last night or this morning, In m hotel. Now that his friend, whom I shrewd- ly suspect to have been at the bottom of all the mischief, is removed to the Hotel @ Angleterre—’ (as the debtors’ prison in Paris is facetiously and not improperly denominated)—-“I hope your master will honor me by stwying as long as he likes; and every apology he may require for any rudeness on my part, I am willing to tender.” “ An’ wery creditable to you to say so,’ too,” renarked Mr. Weller. “Tl try and i Go LOOKS (E(0) r