Chapter XIII: 1840

Pages 217-231.

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A good saying 217
Landor mystified 218
The mirthful side of Dickens 218
Extravagant flights 218
Humorous despair 219
Riding exercise 220
First of the ravens 220
The groom Topping 220
The smoky chimneys 221
Juryman at an inquest 222
Practical humanity 222
Publication of _Clock's_ first number 222
Transfer of _Barnaby_ settled 223
A true prediction 224
Revisiting old scenes 224
C. D. to Chapman & Hall 224
Terms of sale of _Barnaby_ 225
A gift to a friend 226
Final escape from bondage 226
Published libels about him 227
Said to be demented 227
To be insane and turned Catholic 228
Begging letter-writers 228
A donkey asked for 228
Mr. Kindheart 229
Friendly meetings 229
Social talk 229
Reconciling friends 230
Hint for judging men 230