said Mr. Micawber, in another burst of confidence, ‘that you might lose yourself — I shall be happy to call this evening, and install you in the knowledge of the nearest way.’
I thanked him with all my heart, for it was friendly in him to offer to take that trouble.
‘At what hour,’ said Mr. Micawber, ‘shall I — ’
‘At about eight,’ said Mr. Quinion.
‘At about eight,’ said Mr. Micawber.
‘I beg to wish you good day, Mr. Quinion. I will intrude no longer.’
So he put on his hat, and went out with his cane under his arm: very upright, and humming a tune when he was clear of the counting-house.
Mr.