... in temperament, in capacity, in
propensities; a useless thing, incapable of serving their interest, or adding to
their pleasure; a noxious thing, cherishing the germs of indignation at their ... an
inviting bourne? In such vault I had been told did Mr. Reed lie buried; and
led by this thought to recall his idea, I dwelt on it with gathering dread. I
could not remember him; but I...
... transient stimulus, and I begged her to fetch Gulliver's
Travels from the library. This book I had again and again perused with
delight. I considered it a narrative of facts, and discovered ... you, Bessie."
"Then I think I shall go to bed, for it is past twelve o'clock; but you may call
me if you want anything in the night."
Wonderful civility this! It...
... my trifling taste; I saw nothing about
fairies, nothing about genii; no bright variety seemed spread over the
closely-printed pages. I returned it to her; she received it quietly, and
without ... dormitory, was lit
by mullioned and latticed windows, which gave it a church-like aspect; a
stone tablet over the door bore this inscription:-
"Lowood Institution This portion was rebu...
... creed, I can so clearly
distinguish between the criminal and his crime; I can so sincerely forgive the
first while I abhor the last: with this creed revenge never worries my heart,
degradation ... and which I seldom mention; but in which I delight, and to which
I cling: for it extends hope to all: it makes Eternity a rest a mighty home,
not a terror and an abyss. Besides, with...
... sitting with
a slate in my hand, puzzling over a sum in long division, my eyes, raised in
abstraction to the window, caught sight of a figure just passing: I recognised
almost instinctively ... neutralised
by replacing with something more delicate the comfort lost, thus pampering
the body and obviating the aim of this institution; it ought to be improved to
the spiritual edification ....
... connection in fact, it is nothing to
me; I consider myself quite in the light of an ordinary housekeeper: my
employer is always civil, and I expect nothing more."
"And the little girl ... entertainment and information. In this room, too, there was a cabinet
piano, quite new and of superior tone; also an easel for painting and a pair of
globes.
I found my pupil sufficientl...
... to me in my own childhood, I accorded it,
deeming that I did well in showing pliability on the point. It was a fine, calm
day, though very cold; I was tired of sitting still in the library ... continuously; quickened
with all of incident, life, fire, feeling, that I desired and had not in my actual
existence.
It is in vain to say human beings ought to be satisfied with tranquilli...
...
"Which I can and will realise. I shall begin to-day. This morning I wrote to
my banker in London to send me certain jewels he has in his keeping,
heirlooms for the ladies of Thornfield. In ... submit, and I like the sense of pliancy you impart; and while I am
twining the soft, silken skein round my finger, it sends a thrill up my arm to
my heart. I am influenced conquere...
... Oliver Twist
Charles Dickens
CHAPTER XXVIII
LOOKS AFTER OLIVER, AND PROCEEDS
WITH HIS ADVENTURES
’Wolves tear your throats!’ muttered Sikes, grinding his teeth. I wish I was
among ... from Mr. Giles’s taunt; and Mr. Giles’s taunt
had arisen from his indignation at having the responsibility of going home
again, imposed upon himself under cover of a compliment. The third man ......
...
’It is very inexcusable in him if he stops to play with any other boys,’ said
the young lady, smiling.
Mr. Giles was apparently considering the propriety of indulging in a
respectful smile ... nicety and precision, in a quaint mixture of by-gone costume,
with some slight concessions to the prevailing taste, which rather served to
point the old style pleasantly than to impair its effect,...