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Gratitude was to be abolished, and the virtues springing from it were not to be. Every inch of the existence of mankind, from birth to death, was to be a bargain across a counter. And if we didn't get to Heaven that way, it was not a politico-economical place, and we had no business there. 'I don't deny, added Bitzer, 'that my schooling was cheap. But that comes right, sir.
Sparsit, 'there was wont to be an elasticity in you which I sadly miss. Be buoyant, sir! Mr. Bounderby, under the influence of this difficult adjuration, backed up by her compassionate eye, could only scratch his head in a feeble and ridiculous manner, and afterwards assert himself at a distance, by being heard to bully the small fry of business all the morning. 'Bitzer, said Mrs.
'No, Bitzer, continued Mrs. Sparsit, 'say an individual, and I will hear you; say Mr. Thomas, and you must excuse me. 'With the usual exception, ma'am, said Bitzer, trying back, 'of an individual. 'Ah h! Mrs. Sparsit repeated the ejaculation, the shake of the head over her tea-cup, and the long gulp, as taking up the conversation again at the point where it had been interrupted.
Instead of going toward that door, however, the Sheriff threw open the ante-room door and out walked Jackson, attended by Jail Guard Veith. Jackson walked quickly and without any evidence of the weakness in his knees of which he complained several days ago. A few steps behind Jackson came Walling, attended by Jailer John Bitzer.
'Pretty fair, ma'am. With the usual exception, ma'am, repeated Bitzer. 'Ah h! said Mrs. Sparsit, shaking her head over her tea-cup, and taking a long gulp. 'Mr. Thomas, ma'am, I doubt Mr. Thomas very much, ma'am, I don't like his ways at all. 'Bitzer, said Mrs. Sparsit, in a very impressive manner, 'do you recollect my having said anything to you respecting names?
Knowing that your clear head would propose that alternative, I have gone over the calculations in my mind; and I find that to compound a felony, even on very high terms indeed, would not be as safe and good for me as my improved prospects in the Bank. 'Bitzer, said Mr. Gradgrind, stretching out his hands as though he would have said, See how miserable I am!
I only know that these people must be conquered, and that it's high time it was done, once for all. 'Yes, ma'am, returned Bitzer, with a demonstration of great respect for Mrs. Sparsit's oracular authority. 'You couldn't put it clearer, I am sure, ma'am. As this was his usual hour for having a little confidential chat with Mrs.
'I beg your pardon, ma'am. It's quite true that you did object to names being used, and they're always best avoided. 'Please to remember that I have a charge here, said Mrs. Sparsit, with her air of state. 'I hold a trust here, Bitzer, under Mr. Bounderby. However improbable both Mr.
And I do not consider, I will not consider, I cannot consider, said Mrs. Sparsit, with a most extensive stock on hand of honour and morality, 'that I should be scrupulously true, if I allowed names to be mentioned under this roof, that are unfortunately most unfortunately no doubt of that connected with his. Bitzer knuckled his forehead again, and again begged pardon.
'As to their wanting recreations, ma'am, said Bitzer, 'it's stuff and nonsense. I don't want recreations. I never did, and I never shall; I don't like 'em. As to their combining together; there are many of them, I have no doubt, that by watching and informing upon one another could earn a trifle now and then, whether in money or good will, and improve their livelihood.
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