Chapter Xii. 1855-1865.

Pages 275-297.

HINTS FOR BOOKS WRITTEN AND UNWRITTEN. ÆT. 43-53.

Book of MS. memoranda 275 Originals of characters 277 Fancies put into books 277 Notions for Little Dorrit 278 Suggestions for other books 279 Hints for last completed book 280 Fancies never used 281 Ideas not worked out 282 A touching fancy 284 Domestic subjects 284 Characters of women 285 Other female groups 286 Uncle Sam 288 Sketches of selfishness 288 Striking thoughts 290 Subjects not accomplished 290 Characters laid aside 291 Available names 293 Titles for books 293 Names for girls and boys 295 An undistinguished crowd 296 Mr. Brobity's snuff-box 297