'Do you remain long here?' inquired Doctor Slammer of Mr Winkle, as they walked on most amicably together.
'I trust I shall have the pleasure of seeing you and your friend at my rooms, and of spending a pleasant evening with you, after this awkward mistake,' said the little doctor; 'are you free this evening?'
'We have some friends here,' replied Mr Winkle, 'and I should not like to leave them tonight. Perhaps you and your friend will join us at the Bull. I shall be most happy to introduce you to my friend Mr Pickwick.'
'You will be sure to come?' said Mr Snodgrass.
By this time they had reached the road. Cordial farewells were exchanged, and the party separated. Doctor Slammer and his friends returned to the barracks, and Mr Winkle, accompanied by Mr Snodgrass, returned to their inn.
