As I write it is mentioned in some “society case” that the valet received £63 a year, and 30s. a month “beer money.” Not long since, we noticed the general merriment at the Victoria Station on the apparition of one of these curios carried by a rural looking man. Vide “History of Pickwick.” Note—We have even in London the regular Pickwickian publisher, whose work is stimulated by a generous ardour and prepared knowledge of “States,” Curios of all kinds associated with Boz in general, and Pickwick in particular. Among these is Mr. Spencer, of High Holborn—“who will get you up a Pickwick” with all the advertisements, wrappers, etc., within a reasonable period—and who will point out to you some mysterious error in the paging, which has escaped previous commentators. There is also Mr. Robson, of Coventry Street, and Mr. Harvey, of St. James’ Street. |
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