July 27th, 2010
Another great find by Futility Closet : “Charles Dickens, during one of his visits to Paris, had his watch stolen from him at the theatre. This watch had been given to him by the Queen, and was, therefore, very much prized by him. On returning to his hotel, Dickens found a small parcel waiting him, to which was pinned the following note:– Sir,–I hope you will excuse me, but I assure you I thought I was dealing with a Frenchman and not a countryman. Finding out my mistake, I hasten to repair it as much as lies in my power, by returning you herewith the watch I stole from you. I beg you to accept the homage of my respect, and to believe me, my dear countryman, your humble and obedient servant, A PICKPOCKET. – The Dickensian, September 1906

Another great find by Futility Closet :

“Charles Dickens, during one of his visits to Paris, had his watch stolen from him at the theatre. This watch had been given to him by the Queen, and was, therefore, very much prized by him. On returning to his hotel, Dickens found a small parcel waiting him, to which was pinned the following note:–

Sir,–I hope you will excuse me, but I assure you I thought I was dealing with a Frenchman and not a countryman. Finding out my mistake, I hasten to repair it as much as lies in my power, by returning you herewith the watch I stole from you. I beg you to accept the homage of my respect, and to believe me, my dear countryman, your humble and obedient servant,

A PICKPOCKET.

– The Dickensian, September 1906

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Charles Dickens Pickpockets
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    Have you ever seen that episode of Doctor Who with Charles Dickens? Shit’s tight.
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  6. formyevann reblogged this from criminalwisdom and added:
    This is so sweet. A bit racist/ nationist (?) but nonetheless sweet
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    A gentleman thief, IRL!
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    Thanks, hungryghoast for pointing this out to me.
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    Ya no quedan de esos
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    amazing. ok lang pala magnakaw basta sa di mo kababayan -colormecarol
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