Chapter Viii. 1856-1870.

Pages 202-222.

GADSHILL PLACE. ÆT. 44-58.

First description of it 202 The porch 204 Negotiations for purchase 204 Becomes his home 205 Gadshill a century ago 206 Past owners and tenants 207 Sinking a well 209 Gradual additions 210 Gift from Mr. Fechter 211 Dickens's writing-table 211 The châlet 213 Much coveted acquisition 214 Last improvement 215 Visits of friends 216 Dickens's Dogs 218 A Fenian mastiff 218 Linda and Mrs. Bouncer 219 Favourite walks 220 The study and chair 222