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W. Robertson Nicoll transcribed Dickens' working notes for
Drood thus (observe that the chapter numbering was changed
after the Printer told Dickens that he had misjudged the
length of the instalments):
NOTES FOR THE NOVEL
(MYSTERY OF EDWIN DROOD.--NO. III.)
CHAPTER IX/X
SMOOTHING THE WAY
That is, for Jasper's plan, through Mr. Crisparkle
who takes new ground on Nevill's new
confidence.
Minor Canon Corner. The closet?
remember there is a child.
Edwin's appointment for Christmas Eve.
CHAPTER XI
A PICTURE AND A RING
P.
J. T.
1747
Drood in chambers. The two waiters
Bazzard the clerk.
Mr. Grewgious's past story:
'A ring of diamonds and rubies delicately set in gold.'
Edwin takes it.
CHAPTER XII
Lay the ground for the manner of the murder to
come out at last.
Keep the boy suspended.
Night picture of the Cathedral.
Once more carry through Edwin and Rosa?
or Last time? LAST TIME.
Then
Last meeting of Rosa & Edwin outside the Cathedral?
YES
Kiss at parting.
'Jack'
Edwin goes to the dinner.
The windy night.
The Surprise and Alarm.
Jasper's failure in the one great
object made known by Mr. Grewgious.
Jasper's Diary? YES
(End.)