“Quite well, I thank you,” replied Mr. Pickwick, with all his usual affability. “Have you been long in England?”

“Long⁠—ver long time⁠—fortnight⁠—more.”

“Do you stay here long?”

“One week.”

“You will have enough to do,” said Mr. Pickwick smiling, “to gather all the materials you want in that time.”

“Eh, they are gathered,” said the count.

“Indeed!” said Mr. Pickwick.