And here have I fallen again into my usual good luck with the new pupil! Such an affable, generous, free fellow, as he is, I never saw.

Why, we were companions directly! and he a relation of Pecksniff's too, and a clever, dashing youth who might cut his way through the world as if it were a cheese! Here he comes while the words are on my lips' said Tom; 'walking down the lane as if the lane belonged to him.' In truth, the new pupil, not at all disconcerted by the honour of having Miss Mercy Pecksniff on his arm, or by the affectionate adieux of that young lady, approached as Mr Pinch spoke, followed by Miss Charity and Mr Pecksniff.

As the coach appeared at the same moment, Tom lost no time in entreating the gentleman last mentioned, to undertake the delivery of his letter.
'Oh!' said Mr Pecksniff, glancing at the superscription.

'For your sister, Thomas.

Yes, oh yes, it shall be delivered, Mr Pinch.