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The Pickwick Papers
The Pickwick Papers

Chapter XV · Chapter 15

Chapter 15 of The Pickwick Papers is here in full — 531 sentences across 107 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

By Charles Dickens • Curated US English Learning Edition

Chapter 15 of The Pickwick Papers by Charles Dickens holds 531 sentences, grouped into 107 reading sections of at most 5 sentences. The text is the public-domain source, unabridged, and the chapter records which sentences cover which part of the work so that nothing is dropped. Every word can be tapped for its pronunciation and dictionary entry.

What does chapter 15 of The Pickwick Papers contain?

Chapter 15 holds 531 sentences of The Pickwick Papers, unabridged, divided into 107 reading sections.

This page carries chapter 15 of The Pickwick Papers by Charles Dickens exactly as it stands in the public-domain source edition, without abridgement. It runs to 531 sentences, grouped into 107 sections of at most 5 sentences so that a reader can take the chapter in steady, finishable pieces. The chapter also stores a coverage record mapping every one of its sentences to a part of the work, which is how the edition demonstrates that no line was dropped.

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TO THE RETURN MATCH BETWEEN HIMSELF AND MR.
TROTTER
In a small room in the vicinity of the stableyard, betimes in the morning, which was ushered in by Mr. Pickwick’s adventure with the middle--aged lady in the yellow curl-papers, sat Mr. Weller, senior, preparing himself for his journey to London.
He was sitting in an excellent attitude for having his portrait taken; and here it is.
It is very possible that at some earlier period of his career, Mr. Weller’s profile might have presented a bold and determined outline.
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The Pickwick Papers

Chapter XV · Chapter 15

Chapter 15 of The Pickwick Papers is here in full — 531 sentences across 107 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/107 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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TO THE RETURN MATCH BETWEEN HIMSELF AND MR.
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TROTTER
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In a small room in the vicinity of the stableyard, betimes in the morning, which was ushered in by Mr. Pickwick’s adventure with the middle--aged lady in the yellow curl-papers, sat Mr. Weller, senior, preparing himself for his journey to London.
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He was sitting in an excellent attitude for having his portrait taken; and here it is.
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It is very possible that at some earlier period of his career, Mr. Weller’s profile might have presented a bold and determined outline.
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a

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From this reading In a small room in the vicinity of the stableyard, betimes in the morning, which was ushered in by Mr. Pickwick’s adventure with the middle--aged lady in the yellow curl-papers, sat Mr. Weller, senior, preparing himself for his journey to London.

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adventure

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From this reading In a small room in the vicinity of the stableyard, betimes in the morning, which was ushered in by Mr. Pickwick’s adventure with the middle--aged lady in the yellow curl-papers, sat Mr. Weller, senior, preparing himself for his journey to London.

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aged

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From this reading In a small room in the vicinity of the stableyard, betimes in the morning, which was ushered in by Mr. Pickwick’s adventure with the middle--aged lady in the yellow curl-papers, sat Mr. Weller, senior, preparing himself for his journey to London.

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an

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From this reading He was sitting in an excellent attitude for having his portrait taken; and here it is.

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AND

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From this reading TO THE RETURN MATCH BETWEEN HIMSELF AND MR.

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at

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From this reading It is very possible that at some earlier period of his career, Mr. Weller’s profile might have presented a bold and determined outline.

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attitude

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From this reading He was sitting in an excellent attitude for having his portrait taken; and here it is.

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betimes

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From this reading In a small room in the vicinity of the stableyard, betimes in the morning, which was ushered in by Mr. Pickwick’s adventure with the middle--aged lady in the yellow curl-papers, sat Mr. Weller, senior, preparing himself for his journey to London.

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BETWEEN

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From this reading TO THE RETURN MATCH BETWEEN HIMSELF AND MR.

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bold

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From this reading It is very possible that at some earlier period of his career, Mr. Weller’s profile might have presented a bold and determined outline.

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by

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From this reading In a small room in the vicinity of the stableyard, betimes in the morning, which was ushered in by Mr. Pickwick’s adventure with the middle--aged lady in the yellow curl-papers, sat Mr. Weller, senior, preparing himself for his journey to London.

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career

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From this reading It is very possible that at some earlier period of his career, Mr. Weller’s profile might have presented a bold and determined outline.

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curl-papers

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From this reading In a small room in the vicinity of the stableyard, betimes in the morning, which was ushered in by Mr. Pickwick’s adventure with the middle--aged lady in the yellow curl-papers, sat Mr. Weller, senior, preparing himself for his journey to London.

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determined

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From this reading It is very possible that at some earlier period of his career, Mr. Weller’s profile might have presented a bold and determined outline.

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earlier

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From this reading It is very possible that at some earlier period of his career, Mr. Weller’s profile might have presented a bold and determined outline.

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excellent

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From this reading He was sitting in an excellent attitude for having his portrait taken; and here it is.

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for

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From this reading In a small room in the vicinity of the stableyard, betimes in the morning, which was ushered in by Mr. Pickwick’s adventure with the middle--aged lady in the yellow curl-papers, sat Mr. Weller, senior, preparing himself for his journey to London.

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have

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From this reading It is very possible that at some earlier period of his career, Mr. Weller’s profile might have presented a bold and determined outline.

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having

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From this reading He was sitting in an excellent attitude for having his portrait taken; and here it is.

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He

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From this reading He was sitting in an excellent attitude for having his portrait taken; and here it is.

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here

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From this reading He was sitting in an excellent attitude for having his portrait taken; and here it is.

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HIMSELF

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From this reading TO THE RETURN MATCH BETWEEN HIMSELF AND MR.

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his

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From this reading In a small room in the vicinity of the stableyard, betimes in the morning, which was ushered in by Mr. Pickwick’s adventure with the middle--aged lady in the yellow curl-papers, sat Mr. Weller, senior, preparing himself for his journey to London.

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In

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From this reading In a small room in the vicinity of the stableyard, betimes in the morning, which was ushered in by Mr. Pickwick’s adventure with the middle--aged lady in the yellow curl-papers, sat Mr. Weller, senior, preparing himself for his journey to London.

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is

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From this reading He was sitting in an excellent attitude for having his portrait taken; and here it is.

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it

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From this reading He was sitting in an excellent attitude for having his portrait taken; and here it is.

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journey

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From this reading In a small room in the vicinity of the stableyard, betimes in the morning, which was ushered in by Mr. Pickwick’s adventure with the middle--aged lady in the yellow curl-papers, sat Mr. Weller, senior, preparing himself for his journey to London.

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lady

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From this reading In a small room in the vicinity of the stableyard, betimes in the morning, which was ushered in by Mr. Pickwick’s adventure with the middle--aged lady in the yellow curl-papers, sat Mr. Weller, senior, preparing himself for his journey to London.

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London

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From this reading In a small room in the vicinity of the stableyard, betimes in the morning, which was ushered in by Mr. Pickwick’s adventure with the middle--aged lady in the yellow curl-papers, sat Mr. Weller, senior, preparing himself for his journey to London.

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MATCH

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From this reading TO THE RETURN MATCH BETWEEN HIMSELF AND MR.

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middle

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From this reading In a small room in the vicinity of the stableyard, betimes in the morning, which was ushered in by Mr. Pickwick’s adventure with the middle--aged lady in the yellow curl-papers, sat Mr. Weller, senior, preparing himself for his journey to London.

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might

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From this reading It is very possible that at some earlier period of his career, Mr. Weller’s profile might have presented a bold and determined outline.

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morning

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From this reading In a small room in the vicinity of the stableyard, betimes in the morning, which was ushered in by Mr. Pickwick’s adventure with the middle--aged lady in the yellow curl-papers, sat Mr. Weller, senior, preparing himself for his journey to London.

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MR

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From this reading TO THE RETURN MATCH BETWEEN HIMSELF AND MR.

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of

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From this reading In a small room in the vicinity of the stableyard, betimes in the morning, which was ushered in by Mr. Pickwick’s adventure with the middle--aged lady in the yellow curl-papers, sat Mr. Weller, senior, preparing himself for his journey to London.

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outline

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From this reading It is very possible that at some earlier period of his career, Mr. Weller’s profile might have presented a bold and determined outline.

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period

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From this reading It is very possible that at some earlier period of his career, Mr. Weller’s profile might have presented a bold and determined outline.

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Pickwick's

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From this reading In a small room in the vicinity of the stableyard, betimes in the morning, which was ushered in by Mr. Pickwick’s adventure with the middle--aged lady in the yellow curl-papers, sat Mr. Weller, senior, preparing himself for his journey to London.

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portrait

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From this reading He was sitting in an excellent attitude for having his portrait taken; and here it is.

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possible

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From this reading It is very possible that at some earlier period of his career, Mr. Weller’s profile might have presented a bold and determined outline.

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preparing

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From this reading In a small room in the vicinity of the stableyard, betimes in the morning, which was ushered in by Mr. Pickwick’s adventure with the middle--aged lady in the yellow curl-papers, sat Mr. Weller, senior, preparing himself for his journey to London.

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presented

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From this reading It is very possible that at some earlier period of his career, Mr. Weller’s profile might have presented a bold and determined outline.

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profile

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From this reading It is very possible that at some earlier period of his career, Mr. Weller’s profile might have presented a bold and determined outline.

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RETURN

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From this reading TO THE RETURN MATCH BETWEEN HIMSELF AND MR.

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room

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From this reading In a small room in the vicinity of the stableyard, betimes in the morning, which was ushered in by Mr. Pickwick’s adventure with the middle--aged lady in the yellow curl-papers, sat Mr. Weller, senior, preparing himself for his journey to London.

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sat

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From this reading In a small room in the vicinity of the stableyard, betimes in the morning, which was ushered in by Mr. Pickwick’s adventure with the middle--aged lady in the yellow curl-papers, sat Mr. Weller, senior, preparing himself for his journey to London.

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senior

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From this reading In a small room in the vicinity of the stableyard, betimes in the morning, which was ushered in by Mr. Pickwick’s adventure with the middle--aged lady in the yellow curl-papers, sat Mr. Weller, senior, preparing himself for his journey to London.

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sitting

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From this reading He was sitting in an excellent attitude for having his portrait taken; and here it is.

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small

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From this reading In a small room in the vicinity of the stableyard, betimes in the morning, which was ushered in by Mr. Pickwick’s adventure with the middle--aged lady in the yellow curl-papers, sat Mr. Weller, senior, preparing himself for his journey to London.

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some

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From this reading It is very possible that at some earlier period of his career, Mr. Weller’s profile might have presented a bold and determined outline.

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stableyard

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From this reading In a small room in the vicinity of the stableyard, betimes in the morning, which was ushered in by Mr. Pickwick’s adventure with the middle--aged lady in the yellow curl-papers, sat Mr. Weller, senior, preparing himself for his journey to London.

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taken

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From this reading He was sitting in an excellent attitude for having his portrait taken; and here it is.

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that

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From this reading It is very possible that at some earlier period of his career, Mr. Weller’s profile might have presented a bold and determined outline.

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THE

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From this reading TO THE RETURN MATCH BETWEEN HIMSELF AND MR.

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TO

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From this reading TO THE RETURN MATCH BETWEEN HIMSELF AND MR.

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TROTTER

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From this reading TROTTER

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ushered

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From this reading In a small room in the vicinity of the stableyard, betimes in the morning, which was ushered in by Mr. Pickwick’s adventure with the middle--aged lady in the yellow curl-papers, sat Mr. Weller, senior, preparing himself for his journey to London.

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very

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From this reading It is very possible that at some earlier period of his career, Mr. Weller’s profile might have presented a bold and determined outline.

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vicinity

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From this reading In a small room in the vicinity of the stableyard, betimes in the morning, which was ushered in by Mr. Pickwick’s adventure with the middle--aged lady in the yellow curl-papers, sat Mr. Weller, senior, preparing himself for his journey to London.

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was

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From this reading In a small room in the vicinity of the stableyard, betimes in the morning, which was ushered in by Mr. Pickwick’s adventure with the middle--aged lady in the yellow curl-papers, sat Mr. Weller, senior, preparing himself for his journey to London.

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Weller

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From this reading In a small room in the vicinity of the stableyard, betimes in the morning, which was ushered in by Mr. Pickwick’s adventure with the middle--aged lady in the yellow curl-papers, sat Mr. Weller, senior, preparing himself for his journey to London.

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Weller's

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From this reading It is very possible that at some earlier period of his career, Mr. Weller’s profile might have presented a bold and determined outline.

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which

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From this reading In a small room in the vicinity of the stableyard, betimes in the morning, which was ushered in by Mr. Pickwick’s adventure with the middle--aged lady in the yellow curl-papers, sat Mr. Weller, senior, preparing himself for his journey to London.

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with

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From this reading In a small room in the vicinity of the stableyard, betimes in the morning, which was ushered in by Mr. Pickwick’s adventure with the middle--aged lady in the yellow curl-papers, sat Mr. Weller, senior, preparing himself for his journey to London.

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yellow

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From this reading In a small room in the vicinity of the stableyard, betimes in the morning, which was ushered in by Mr. Pickwick’s adventure with the middle--aged lady in the yellow curl-papers, sat Mr. Weller, senior, preparing himself for his journey to London.

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