The Story of Paul Dombey. from 'Dombey and Son' (Paperback)

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1899 edition. Excerpt: ...that, in comparison with the general tone of that company, Master Bitherstone was a perfect Miller, or complete Jest Book. 'You sleep in my room, don't you?' asked a solemn young gentleman, whose shirt-collar curled up the lobes of his ears. 'Master Briggs?' inquired Paul. 'Tozer, ' said the young gentleman. Paul answered yes; and Tozer, pointing out the stony pupil, said that was Briggs. 'Is yours a strong constitution?' inquired Tozer. Paul said he thought not. Tozer replied that he thought not also, judging from Paul's looks; and that it was a pity, for it need be. He then asked Paul if he were going to begin with Cornelia; and on Paul saying 'Yes, ' all the young gentlemen (Briggs excepted) gave a low groan. It was drowned in the tintinnabulation of the gong, which sounding again with great fury, there was a general move towards the dining-room. Dr Blimber was already in his place in the dining-room, at the top of the table, with Miss Blimber and Mrs Blimber on either side of him. Mr Feeder, in a black coat, was at the bottom. Paul's chair was next to Miss Blimber; but it being found, when he sat in it, that his eyebrows were not much above the level of the table-cloth, some books were brought in from the doctor's study, on which he was elevated, and on which he always sat from that time, carrying them in and out himself on after occasions like a little elephant and castle. Grace having been said by the doctor, dinner began. There was some nice soup; also roast meat, boiled meat, vegetables, pie, and cheese. Every young gentleman had a massive silver fork and a napkin; and all the arrangements were stately and handsome. Nobody spoke unless spoken to, except Dr Blimber, Mrs Blimber, and Miss Blimber, who conversed occasionally. Whenever.