Chapter Vii. 1837-1838.

Pages 141-151.

BETWEEN PICKWICK AND NICKLEBY. ÆT. 25-26.

Edits Life of Grimaldi 141 His own opinion of it 142 An objection answered 142 His recollections of 1823 142 Completion of Pickwick 143 A purpose long entertained 144 Relations with Chapman & Hall 144 Payments made for Pickwick 145 Agreement for Nicholas Nickleby 145 Oliver Twist characterized 146 Reasons for acceptance with every class 146 Nightmare of an agreement 147 Letter to Mr. Bentley 147 Proposal as to Barnaby Rudge 148 Result of it 148 Birth of eldest daughter 149 Young Gentlemen and Young Couples 149 First number of Nicholas Nickleby 150 2d of April, 1838 150