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`` I have this morning received a summons from your father , who returned , it appears , two days ago , and is now at the Adelphi Hotel . I am sorry to say , that stepping out of his carriage when travelling , he missed his footing , and has snapped his tendon Achilles . He is laid up on a couch , and , as you may suppose , his amiability is not increased by the accident , and the pain attending it . As he has requested me to bring forward immediate evidence as to your identity , and the presence of Mr Cophagus is necessary , I propose that we start for Reading to-morrow at nine o'clock . I have a curiosity to go down there , and having a leisure day or two , it will be a relaxation . I wish to see my old acquaintance Timothy , and your shop . Answer by bearer .