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The constant air of decay with the connection to the dustman business. Isaiah 64:6 KJV But we are all like an unclean thing, And all our righteousnesses are like filthy rags; We all fade as a leaf, And our iniquities, like the wind, Have taken us away.

We were introduced to a father and daughter, Gaffer Hexam and Lizzie, who are engaged in “salvage.” Clearly she hates it. They find all sorts of flotsam and jetsam in the river which sometimes includes those who had been killed or died on their own and ended up in the Thames.

“library of bran-new books, in bran-new bindings liberally gilded, and requested to see the messenger who had brought the paper.” (18) Again the Veneer quality of the hosts—a library for show not to read!

In chapter we meet we meet the Veenerings. Once again Charles Dickens is playing with the names of his characters. This couple have a name that is close to the word veneer which is, of course, either a polish, painting or gilding to add outward attraction.