Barnaby Rudge Chapter 80

In which the locksmith, having refreshed himself and settled into a cosy tea-time with his wife, Dolly, and Joe, enjoys a heartwarming and jovial afternoon filled with affectionate recollections and gentle mirth. Their peaceful gathering is suddenly disrupted by the unwelcome return of Miss Miggs, whose presence and sharp tongue stir a tempest of old grievances, yet the locksmith seeks to restore cheer and harmony with a hopeful invitation to music and laughter.