CHAPTER II.

1788 to 1794.

The Father's real Death--His Will, and failure of the Executor--Generous conduct of Grimaldi's Schoolmaster, and of Mr. Wroughton the Comedian--Smart running against time--Kindness of Sheridan--Grimaldi's industry and amusements--Fly-catching--Expedition in search of the "Dartford Blues"--Mrs. Jordan--Adventure on Clapham Common: the piece of Tin--His first love and its consequences 17