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The Pickwick Papers

CHAPTER XXXIX
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Stand firm, Sam,' said Mr.Pickwick, looking down.
'All right, sir,' replied Mr.Weller.

'Don't be longer than you can conweniently help, sir.

You're rayther heavy.' 'Only another moment, Sam,' replied Mr.Pickwick.
'I merely wished you to know, my dear, that I should not have allowed my young friend to see you in this clandestine way, if the situation in which you are placed had left him any alternative; and, lest the impropriety of this step should cause you any uneasiness, my love, it may be a satisfaction to you, to know that I am present.

That's all, my dear.' 'Indeed, Mr.Pickwick, I am very much obliged to you for your kindness and consideration,' replied Arabella, drying her tears with her handkerchief.

She would probably have said much more, had not Mr.
Pickwick's head disappeared with great swiftness, in consequence of a false step on Sam's shoulder which brought him suddenly to the ground.
He was up again in an instant however; and bidding Mr.Winkle make haste and get the interview over, ran out into the lane to keep watch, with all the courage and ardour of youth.


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