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'I thought, sir, said Young John, with as pale and shocked a face as ever had been turned to Mr Dorrit's in his life even in his College life: 'I thought, sir, you mightn't object to have the goodness to accept a bundle 'Damn your bundle, sir! cried Mr Dorrit, in irrepressible rage. 'I hum don't smoke. 'I humbly beg your pardon, sir. You used to.
He spoke, and moved forward beside Fanny. She started again to find Blandois close to her, handing Fanny into the boat. 'Gowan has had a loss, he said, 'since he was made happy to-day by a visit from fair ladies. 'A loss? repeated Fanny, relinquished by the bereaved Sparkler, and taking her seat. 'A loss, said Blandois. 'His dog Lion. Little Dorrit's hand was in his, as he spoke.
Then Arthur's father, who has all along been secretly pining in the ways of virtuous ruggedness for those accursed snares which are called the Arts, becomes acquainted with her. And so, a graceless orphan, training to be a singing girl, carries it, by that Frederick Dorrit's agency, against me, and I am humbled and deceived!
The little half-hour was expired, the lady and gentleman were taking their little dessert and half-cup of coffee, the note was paid, the horses were ordered, they would depart immediately; but, owing to an unhappy destiny and the curse of Heaven, they were not yet gone. Nothing could exceed Mr Dorrit's indignation, as he turned at the foot of the staircase on hearing these apologies.
I am a very child as to having any notion of business, said Mrs Merdle; 'but I am afraid, Mr Dorrit, it may have that tendency. This skilful see-saw of Mr Dorrit and Mrs Merdle, so that each of them sent the other up, and each of them sent the other down, and neither had the advantage, acted as a sedative on Mr Dorrit's cough.
'It is anything you like best, my own, she answered, laughing with glistening eyes and standing on tiptoe to kiss him, 'if you will only humour me when the fire burns up. So they stood before the fire, waiting: Clennam with his arm about her waist, and the fire shining, as fire in that same place had often shone, in Little Dorrit's eyes. 'Is it bright enough now? said Arthur.
His door was softly opened, and these spoken words startled him, and came as if they were an answer: 'Little Dorrit. Little Dorrit's Party Arthur Clennam rose hastily, and saw her standing at the door. This history must sometimes see with Little Dorrit's eyes, and shall begin that course by seeing him.
This had never been felt by them both in so great a degree, and never by each so perfectly to the knowledge of the other, as on a day when he came to Mr Dorrit's to take his leave before quitting Venice. Mrs Gowan was herself there for the same purpose, and he came upon the two together; the rest of the family being out.
It is peculiar. No doubt. 'I cannot object, said Mrs General 'though even that is disagreeable to me to Mr Dorrit's inquiring, in confidence of my friends here, what amount they have been accustomed, at quarterly intervals, to pay to my credit at my bankers'. Mr Dorrit bowed his acknowledgements. 'Permit me to add, said Mrs General, 'that beyond this, I can never resume the topic.
This magnificent accordance of Mr Dorrit's recognition settled the matter. It was not observed that Uncle had pushed away his plate, and forgotten his breakfast; but he was not much observed at any time, except by Little Dorrit. The servants were recalled, and the meal proceeded to its conclusion. Mrs General rose and left the table. Little Dorrit rose and left the table.
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