22/33 'Cheer up, old Mawther!' (Mr.Peggotty meant old girl.) Mrs.Gummidge did not appear to be able to cheer up. She took out an old black silk handkerchief and wiped her eyes; but instead of putting it in her pocket, kept it out, and wiped them again, and still kept it out, ready for use. 'You've come from The Willing Mind, Dan'l ?' 'Why yes, I've took a short spell at The Willing Mind tonight,' said Mr. 'I only go too ready.' 'Very ready,' said Mrs.Gummidge, shaking her head, and wiping her eyes. I am sorry it should be along of me that you're so ready.' 'Along o' you! It an't along o' you!' said Mr.Peggotty. |