It's my misfortun'.' I really couldn't help thinking, as I sat taking in all this, that the misfortune extended to some other members of that family besides Mrs.
Gummidge.

But Mr.Peggotty made no such retort, only answering with another entreaty to Mrs.Gummidge to cheer up.
'I an't what I could wish myself to be,' said Mrs.Gummidge.

'I am far from it.

I know what I am.

My troubles has made me contrary.