Chapter 19: XVIII

XVIII Briefly illustrative of two points; first, the power of hysterics, and, secondly, the force of circumstances. For two days after the breakfast at Mrs. Hunter’s, the Pickwickians remained at Eatanswill, anxiously awaiting the arrival of some intelligence from their revered leader. Mr. Tupman and Mr. Snodgrass were once again left to their own means of amusement; for Mr. Winkle, in compliance with a most pressing invitation, continued to reside at Mr. Pott’s house, and to devote his t…