March.—Imposing scene at the Guildhall. Acceptance of the Freedom of the City.
April.—Visits to the provinces. Loud cheers on every side, and unlimited hospitality.
May.—Lion of the London Season. Hundreds of nightly invitations.
June.—Gaiety from morning to night. Universal recognition of distinguished conduct.
July.—Phenomenal success of book of travels and adventures.
August.—Popularity at its height everywhere, save in town, which now begins to empty.
September.—Slight reaction. Rejoinders begin to appear.
October.—Unpleasantness on the increase. Interviewing, letters to the papers, and sensational journalism generally.
November.—Demonstration at the Lord Mayor's Show. Charges, counter-charges, and recrimination. First-rate A1, go-as-you-please, strongly recommended row.
December.—Fresh sensation (about a murder or a charitable scheme) and everything forgotten (if not forgiven) in time to observe a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.