Little Dorrit Book 2 Chapter 13

In which we observe the pervasive influence of a remarkable financier whose name is on every tongue, infecting all ranks with hopes and dreams of prosperity that blur the lines of prudence and reality, even among the modest denizens of Bleeding Heart Yard. The narrative also introduces the steadfast Mr Pancks and the thoughtful Arthur Clennam, whose quiet conversations unveil the tender ties of friendship and the burdensome uncertainties that weigh upon them both.