Chapter VIII: 1856-1870

Pages 202-222.

GADSHILL PLACE. AET. 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 chalet 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