We will go and see the lions for an hour or two--it's something to have a fresh fellow like you to show them to, Copperfield--and then we'll journey out to Highgate by the coach.' I could hardly believe but that I was in a dream, and that I should wake presently in number forty-four, to the solitary box in the coffee-room and the familiar waiter again.

After I had written to my aunt and told her of my fortunate meeting with my admired old schoolfellow, and my acceptance of his invitation, we went out in a hackney-chariot, and saw a Panorama and some other sights, and took a walk through the Museum, where I could not help observing how much Steerforth knew, on an infinite variety of subjects, and of how little account he seemed to make his knowledge.
'You'll take a high degree at college, Steerforth,' said I, 'if you have not done so already; and they will have good reason to be proud of you.' 'I take a degree!' cried Steerforth.

'Not I! my dear Daisy--will you mind my calling you Daisy ?' 'Not at all!' said I.
'That's a good fellow! My dear Daisy,' said Steerforth, laughing.

'I have not the least desire or intention to distinguish myself in that way.

I have done quite sufficient for my purpose.