Mr. Tupman rang the bell, purchased the tickets, and ordered chamber candlesticks. In another quarter of an hour the stranger was completely arrayed in a full suit of Mr. Nathaniel Winkle’s.

“It’s a new coat,” said Mr. Tupman, as the stranger surveyed himself with great complacency in a cheval glass; “the first that’s been made with our club button,” and he called his companions’ attention to the large gilt button which displayed a bust of Mr. Pickwick in the centre, and the letters “ P.C. ” on either side.