I think it also brought the area to the attention of Parisians, many of whom wouldn't have heard of it before. They chose the town because it is so unchanged from years gone by.

The wardrobe and cupboard on the landing could be converted to create space for a conventional staircase.

This has made a huge difference, but it hasn't spoilt anything.

There are good ways and bad ways to get my attention. Whacking on my ego with a crowbar will get my attention, sure, but it's not going to leave me well disposed to the messenger.

He did whatever he had to do to bring attention on him and his campaign,

Dickens writes that one of his characters, "listened to everything without seeming to, which showed he understood his business.