“ Mr. Pickwick,” said Mr. Dowler; “my friend, Angelo Cyrus Bantam, Esquire, M.C. ; Bantam; Mr. Pickwick. Know each other.”

“Welcome to Ba⁠—ath, Sir. This is indeed an acquisition. Most welcome to Ba⁠—ath, sir. It is long⁠—very long, Mr. Pickwick, since you drank the waters. It appears an age, Mr. Pickwick. Remarkable!”