The next morning, as David awakes, the hotel chambermaid asks David if he would like to shave, embarrassing David as he is still too young to be in need of a shave. By and by, David joins Steerforth for breakfast. Steerforth, who is, as always, David's object of admiration, asks David about his circumstances. David explains that, on his great-aunt's suggestion, he is on a month long holiday. Subsequently, since David has no pressing engagements, Steerforth invites David to stay with him at his-Steerforth's-house in Highgate for a couple of days. David accepts the invitation. At dusk, they arrive at Highgate, having spent the greater part of the day sightseeing London with Steerforth acting as tour guide.
At Highgate, they are greeted by Steerforth's mother Mrs. Steerforth. Mrs. Steerforth
