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"The Domestic Young Gentleman" is a novella by Charles Dickens, originally published as part of a collection of stories under the title "Sketches by Boz." The narrative follows the adventures and misadventures of a young man navigating the complexities of domestic life and social expectations in Victorian England. Through humor and keen observation, Dickens explores themes of class, societal norms, and the foibles of human behavior. The story is rich in character sketches and wry commentary, showcasing Dickens' trademark wit and his ability to illustrate the quirks of everyday life.

• Short story

								

run on first and get the door open, escorts that young lady to her house,
five doors off: the Miss Greys who live in the next house but one
stopping to peep with merry faces from their own door till he comes back
again, when they call out ‘Very well, Mr. Felix,’ and trip into the
passage with a laugh more musical than any flute that was ever played.

Felix is rather prim in his appearance, and perhaps a little priggish
about his books and flute, and so forth, which have all their peculiar
corners of peculiar shelves in his bedroom; indeed all his female
acquaintance (and they are good judges) have long ago set him down as a
thorough old bachelor.  He is a favourite with them however, in a certain
way, as an honest, inoffensive, kind-hearted creature; and as his
peculiarities harm nobody, not even himself, we are induced to hope that
many who are not personally acquainted with him will take our good word
in his behalf, and be content to leave him to a long continuance of his
harmless existence.
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