17/39 Mr Pilkins has seen him for some days past, and a very clever man I believe him to be. He says it is nothing to speak of; which I can confirm, if that is any consolation; but he recommended, to-day, sea-air. Very wisely, Paul, I feel convinced.' 'Sea-air,' repeated Mr Dombey, looking at his sister. 'My George and Frederick were both ordered sea-air, when they were about his age; and I have been ordered it myself a great many times. |