Chapter 38: XXXVII

XXXVII Honourably accounts for Mr. Weller’s absence, by describing a soiree to which he was invited and went; also relates how he was entrusted by Mr. Pickwick with a private mission of delicacy and importance. “Mr. Weller,” said Mrs. Craddock, upon the morning of this very eventful day, “here’s a letter for you.” “Wery odd that,” said Sam; “I’m afeerd there must be somethin’ the matter, for I don’t recollect any gen’l’m’n in my circle of acquaintance as is capable o’ writin’ one.” …