“As long as may be necessary, Sam,” replied Mr. Pickwick, “you have my full permission to remain.”

Sam bowed.

“You will tell your father, Sam, that if I can be of any assistance to him in his present situation, I shall be most willing and ready to lend him any aid in my power,” said Mr. Pickwick.

“Thank’ee, sir,” rejoined Sam. “I’ll mention it, sir.”

And with some expressions of mutual goodwill and interest, master and man separated.