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And here, when he had been thinking of all kinds of graceful and insinuating approaches, and meditating on the fearful retaliation which was slowly working against Sophy Wackles here were Nell, the old man, and all the money gone, melted away, decamped he knew not whither, as if with a fore-knowledge of the scheme and a resolution to defeat it in the very outset, before a step was taken.
English grammar, composition, geography, and the use of the dumb-bells, by Miss Melissa Wackles; writing, arithmetic, dancing, music, and general fascination, by Miss Sophia Wackles; the art of needle-work, marking, and samplery, by Miss Jane Wackles; corporal punishment, fasting, and other tortures and terrors, by Mrs Wackles.
'Sophy Wackles, said the sharp child, with a superior smile, as she sucked her thumb just pricked by a too eager pull at the thorny branches. 'What are you at here, Mischief? asked Demi, with an Irvingesque start, as he felt rather than saw a disturbing influence in his day-dream.
Upon my word, you know, it's quite serious and in earnest, that's clear. 'What's he been saying, my dear? demanded Mrs Wackles. 'All manner of things, replied Miss Cheggs, 'you can't think how out he has been speaking!
There's my hand upon it; I am your friend from this minute. 'What! do you think there's still a chance? inquired Dick, in surprise at this encouragement. 'A chance! echoed the dwarf, 'a certainty! Sophy Wackles may become a Cheggs or anything else she likes, but not a Swiveller. Oh you lucky dog! He's richer than any Jew alive; you're a made man.
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