ing, to the end of his life, a great
dislike for widows. His son, Sam, remaining faithful to his master, Mr.
Pickwick at length made Mary, the pretty maid, his housekeeper, on
condition that she marry Sam, which she did at once.

Mr. Pickwick lived happily, occupied in writing his adventures and in
acting as godfather to the children of Snodgrass and Winkle. He never
regretted what he had done for Jingle and Job Trotter, who became in
time worthy members of society. He was a favorite with all and the
children loved him. Every year he went to Mr. Wardle's to a large
merrymaking, attended by his faithful Sam Weller, between whom and his
master there was a regard that nothing but death could end.

LITTLE DORRIT

Published 1855-1857

_Scene_: London and Various Places on the Continent

_Time_: 1827 to 1830

CHARACTERS

Mr. Dorrit An inmate of the debtors' prison
Known as "The Father of the Marshalsea." Later a
wealthy man of the world

"Little Dorrit" His daughter Amy

Fanny His older daughter

"Tip" His son

Mrs. General His daughters' chaperon

Arthur Clennam Little Dorrit's champion

Mr. Clennam His father

Mrs. Clennam His supposed mother

Flintwinch A family servant
Later Mrs. Clennam's partner in business

Affery His wife, and Mrs. Clennam's servant

Pancks A rent collector. Little Dorrit's friend

John Chivery The son of one of the prison turnkeys
Little Dorrit's suitor

Maggy A half-witted woman

Doyce An inventor. Arthur's partner in business

Rigaud A blackmailing adventurer and jailbird

Mr. Tite Barnacle A self-important official in the
"Circumlocution Office"

Mr. Merdle A supposedly wealthy man of affairs in London

Mrs. Merdle His wife

Mr. Meagles A business man. Arthur's friend

Mrs. Meagles