The Adelphi - Sixteen: Mr Peggotty In Search of Emily
That night, at the Adelphi on the Buckingham Street, Trotwood had a serious discussion with his aunt and Mr Dick. His attempt to write a letter to Putney sisters, destroyed by the Mrs Heep in her secret mission, was resumed in their presence. Miss Betsey did not wait to finish the letter, said him good night, and left. Mr Dick hang on till he was tired, and then left. Next morning, Trotwood got it approved by his aunt, send it, and waited. It was a heavy settled fall, in great flakes, and it lay thick. The noise of the wheels and tread of people were hushed. Trotwood was walking along the St Martin's lane, winding down to the Strand. On the steps of the church there was the stooping figure of a man. He had put some burden on the smooth snow, to adjust it. He rose and came down towards Trotwood. It was Mr Peggotty! After a moment of surprise and silence, he said, 'Master Davy!' gripping Trotwood tight, 'it do my heart good to see you, sir. Well met, well met!'