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'Yes, I play backgammon a little too, replied the man of teeth. 'Carker plays at all games, I believe, said Mr Dombey, laying himself on a sofa like a man of wood, without a hinge or a joint in him; 'and plays them well. In sooth, he played the two in question, to such perfection, that the Major was astonished, and asked him, at random, if he played chess.
'If you are charged by the man whom you have just now left, Sir; Mr Carker raised his eyes, as if he were going to counterfeit surprise, but she met them, and stopped him, if such were his intention; 'with any message to me, do not attempt to deliver it, for I will not receive it. I need scarcely ask you if you are come on such an errand. I have expected you some time.
'Pardon me, said Mr Carker, 'I don't quite understand. 'Understand then, returned Mr Dombey, 'that you may make that that you will make that, if you please matter of direct objection from me to Mrs Dombey. You will please to tell her that her show of devotion for my daughter is disagreeable to me. It is likely to be noticed.
Taking great credit to himself for his goodness, and receiving no less from all the family then present, Mr Carker signified, indirectly but still pretty plainly, that Rob's implicit fidelity, attachment, and devotion, were for evermore his due, and the least homage he could receive.
'I have presumed, said Mr Carker, 'to solicit an interview, and I have ventured to describe it as being one of business, because 'Perhaps you are charged by Mr Dombey with some message of reproof, said Edit 'You possess Mr Dombey's confidence in such an unusual degree, Sir, that you would scarcely surprise me if that were your business.
'I am quite rejoiced, Mr Carker, said the lady-mother, at breakfast, after another approving survey of him through her glass, 'that you have timed your visit so happily, as to go with us to-day. It is the most enchanting expedition! 'Any expedition would be enchanting in such society, returned Carker; 'but I believe it is, in itself, full of interest.
'It appears to me, said Mr Dombey, with haughty reserve, and yet with some embarrassment, 'that Mrs Dombey's views upon the subject form no part of it as it presents itself to you and me, Carker. But it may be so.
Get back into your position." McCann placed his hands on his hips and glared at Carker. "Who are ye tellin' to git back?" he rasped. "Do ye know who ye're talkin' to, young feller?" "I'm talking to you," said Greg, in the same calm manner. "If you don't get back in your position and play the game, I'll put you on the bench." "What?" shouted the Irishman.
'I've stepped over from Balls Pond at a early hour, said Mr Perch, confidentially looking in at the room door, and stopping on the mat to wipe his shoes all round, which had no mud upon them, 'agreeable to my instructions last night. They was, to be sure and bring a note to you, Mr Carker, before you went out in the morning.
Mr Carker cantered behind the carriage at the distance of a hundred yards or so, and watched it, during all the ride, as if he were a cat, indeed, and its four occupants, mice.
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