Mr. Pickwick congratulated the fortunate owner of the irresistible garments on their acquisition; and Mr.Peter Magnus remained a few moments apparently absorbed in contemplation.
'She's a fine creature,' said Mr. Magnus.
'Is she?' said Mr. Pickwick.
'Very,' said Mr. Magnus. 'Very. She lives about twenty miles from here, Mr. Pickwick. I heard she would be here to-night and all tomorrow forenoon,and came down to seize the opportunity. I think an inn is a good sort of a place to propose to a single woman in, Mr. Pickwick. She is more likely to feel the loneliness of her situation in travelling, perhaps,than she would be at home. What do you think, Mr.Pickwick?'