_January_.--Leisurely return to England. Enthusiastic reception _en
route_.
_February_.--Greeted by Mayor and Corporation with an address at
Dover. Triumphant progress to London.
_March_.--Imposing scene at the Guildhall. Acceptance of the Freedom
of the City.
_April_.--Visits to the provinces. Loud cheers on every side, and
unlimited hospitality.
_May_.--Lion of the London Season. Hundreds of nightly invitations.
_June_.--Gaiety from morning to night. Universal recognition of
distinguished conduct.
_July_.--Phenomenal success of book of travels and adventures.
_August_.--Popularity at its height everywhere, save in town, which
now begins to empty.
_September_.--Slight reaction. Rejoinders begin to appear.
_October_.--Unpleasantness on the increase. Interviewing, letters to
the papers, and sensational journalism generally.
_November_.--Demonstration at the Lord Mayor's Show. Charges,
counter-charges, and recrimination. First-rate A1, go-as-you-please,
strongly recommended row.
_December_.--Fresh sensation (about a murder or a charitable scheme)
and everything forgotten (if not forgiven) in time to observe a Merry
Christmas and a Happy New Year.
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