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This speech the style of which Newman attributed to Mr Lillyvick's recent association with theatrical characters not being quite explanatory, Newman looked as if he were about to ask another question, when Mr Lillyvick prevented him by shaking his hand mournfully, and then waving his own. 'Let me be shaved! said Mr Lillyvick. 'It shall be done before Morleena; it IS Morleena, isn't it?
Some months after this, the Kenwigses were thrown into a fever of rage and disappointment, by receiving the cruel news of their Uncle Lillyvick's marriage, which blow was a terrible one to Mrs. Kenwigs, blighting her hopes for her children's future. After weeping and wailing in the most agonized fashion, Mrs.
'Yes, every one, repeated Mr Snevellicci. 'That would include the married ladies, you know, said Mr Lillyvick. 'I love them too, sir, said Mr Snevellicci. The collector looked into the surrounding faces with an aspect of grave astonishment, seeming to say, 'This is a nice man! and appeared a little surprised that Mrs Lillyvick's manner yielded no evidences of horror and indignation.
Nicholas had much ado to prevent himself from laughing; not trusting himself to speak, he merely nodded in accordance with Mr Lillyvick's nods, and remained silent. 'Let me speak a word with you in private, said Mr Lillyvick. Nicholas looked good-humouredly at Smike, who, taking the hint, disappeared. 'A bachelor is a miserable wretch, sir, said Mr Lillyvick. 'Is he? asked Nicholas.
'I shared in that feeling, said Mr Lillyvick: 'perhaps it was natural; perhaps it wasn't. A gentle murmur seemed to say, that, in one of Mr Lillyvick's station, the objection was not only natural, but highly praiseworthy. 'I came round to him in time, said Mr Lillyvick. 'After they were married, and there was no help for it, I was one of the first to say that Kenwigs must be taken notice of.
'Proud to know you, sir, said Mr Cutler; 'I've heerd of you very often. These were not mere words of ceremony; for, Mr Cutler, having kept house in Mr Lillyvick's parish, had heard of him very often indeed. His attention in calling had been quite extraordinary. 'George, you know, I think, Mr Lillyvick, said Kenwigs; 'lady from downstairs Mr Lillyvick. Mr Snewkes Mr Lillyvick.
'And whatever we are to say to you, sir, exclaimed Mrs Kenwigs, addressing young Lillyvick's deliverer, 'I am sure I don't know. 'You need say nothing at all, replied Nicholas. 'I have done nothing to found any very strong claim upon your eloquence, I am sure. 'He might have been burnt to death, if it hadn't been for you, sir, simpered Miss Petowker.
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