“Very effective indeed,” replied Mr. Pickwick, surveying the garments of Mr. Peter Magnus with a good-natured smile.

“Yes, I think it’ll do,” said Mr. Magnus. “ Mr. Pickwick, Sir, I have sent up my card.”

“Have you?” said Mr. Pickwick.

“And the waiter brought back word, that she would see me at eleven⁠—at eleven, Sir; it only wants a quarter now.”

“Very near the time,” said Mr. Pickwick.