... hope of seeing or hearing something of the men
there; but this effort was equally fruitless. After a few days, the affair began
’Then, they are in the ditch!’ said Harry. ‘Follow! And keep as ...
’Do not press me to reply,’ answered Rose. ‘The question does not arise, and
never will. It is unfair, almost unkind, to urge it.’
’If your answer be what I almost dare to hope it is,’ retorted...
... post-chaise drove up to the door shortly afterwards; and Giles
coming in for the luggage, the good doctor bustled out, to see it packed.
Oliver walked into the window-recess to which Mr. Maylie ... communications. Mr. Maylie took
leave of him, with many assurances of his regard and protection.
The doctor was in the chaise; Giles (who, it had been arranged, should be
left behind) held the...
... sentence:
leaving the late Mrs. Corney in full possession of the field.
Mr. Bumble was fairly taken by surprise, and fairly beaten. He had a decided
propensity for bullying: derived no inconsiderable ... breathed more freely; and
announced that a great change had taken place in the position of his affairs.
The laced coat, and the cocked hat; where were they? He still wore knee-
breeches,...
... and ardour for an adequate cause; forbear to waste them
on trite transient objects. Do you hear, Jane?"
"Yes; just as if you were speaking Greek. I feel I have adequate cause to be
happy, ... as St. John had conjectured, he was quite ignorant of
all concerning him. I then wrote to Mrs. Fairfax, entreating information on
the subject. I had calculated with certainty on this step...
... claimed me: he surrounded me with his arm, ALMOST as
loved, well-remembered voice that of Edward Fairfax Rochester; and it
spoke in pain and woe, wildly, eerily, urgently.
"I am coming!"
... believe: it was more like an
inspiration. The wondrous shock of feeling had come like the earthquake
which shook the foundations of Paul and Silas's prison; it had opened the
doors of ... sprang trembling, listening, aghast; then vibrated thrice a
cry on my startled ear, and in my quaking heart and through my spirit, which
neither feared nor shook, but exulted as if in joy over ......
... contribute to her comfort: she soon
settled in her new abode, became very happy there, and made fair progress
in her studies. As she grew up, a sound English education corrected in a
great measure ... her French defects; and when she left school, I found in her a
pleasing and obliging companion: docile, good-tempered, and well-
principled. By her grateful attention to me and mine, she h...
...
CHAPTER XL
A STRANGE INTERVIEW, WHICH IS A
SEQUEL TO THE LAST CHAMBER
The girl’s life had been squandered in the streets, and among the most
noisome of the stews and dens of London, but there
... call in mine,’ said
the doctor.
’We must put it to the vote,’ replied Mr. Brownlow, ‘who may he be?’
’That lady’s son, and this young lady’s—very old friend,’ said the doctor,
motioning towards ... good should we bring about?’
’Hanging a few of them at least, in all probability,’ suggested the doctor,
‘and transporting the rest.’
’Very good,’ replied Mr. Brownlow, smiling; ‘but no doub...
... penny a square. With all these virtues, one
penny a square!’
There were two buyers directly, and more of the listeners plainly hesitated.
The vendor observing this, increased in loquacity. ... and a premium of fifty for twins. One
penny a square! Two half-pence is all the same, and four farthings is
received with joy. One penny a square! Wine-stains, fruit-stains, beer-stains,
water-sta...