“Here⁠—not I⁠—but you’d better⁠—good house⁠—nice beds⁠—Wright’s next house, dear⁠—very dear⁠—half-a-crown in the bill if you look at the waiter⁠—charge you more if you dine at a friend’s than they would if you dined in the coffee-room⁠—rum fellows⁠—very.”

Mr. Winkle turned to Mr. Pickwick, and murmured a few words; a whisper passed from Mr. Pickwick to Mr. Snodgrass, from Mr. Snodgrass to Mr. Tupman, and nods of assent were exchanged. Mr. Pickwick addressed the stranger.