[The Nether World by George Gissing]@TWC D-Link bookThe Nether World CHAPTER IV 10/25
Clara, on the other hand, looked down upon Miss Peckover as a mere vulgar girl; she despised her brother Bob because he' had allowed himself to be inveigled by Clem; in intellect, in social standing, she considered herself out of all comparison with the landlady's daughter.
Clem had the obvious advantage of being able to ridicule the Hewetts' poverty, and did so without sparing.
Now, for instance, when Clara was about to pass with a distant 'Good-night,' Clem remarked: 'It's cold, ain't it? I wonder you don't put on a ulster, a night like this.' 'Thank you,' was the reply.
'I shan't consult you about how I'm to dress.' Clem laughed, knowing she had the best of the joke. The other went upstairs, and entered the back-room, where it was quite dark. 'That you, Clara ?' asked Amy's voice.
'The candle's on the mantel-shelf.' 'Why aren't you asleep ?' Clara returned sharply.
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