Summary Chapter 2
Having awakened, Mr. Samuel Pickwick resolves to get at the truth which lies beyond the scene outside his window. He quickly shaves, dresses, and has coffee before going out to hail a cab which is to take him to the Golden Cross where he is to meet his fellow Pickwickians: namely, Mr. Snodgrass, Mr. Tupman, and Mr. Winkle. On his way to the Golden Cross, Mr. Pickwick engages the cab driver about the business of cab driving, all the while documenting the cab driver's answers in writing. Little does Mr. Pickwick realize that his note taking is being construed as an act of betrayal by the cab driver. Indeed, when they arrive at the Golden Cross and Mr. Pickwick attempts to pay, the cab driver rejects the fare and challenges Mr. Pickwick to a fight. Mr. Pickwick's friends come to Mr. Pickwick
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