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Dombey and Son

CHAPTER 8
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I have seen her look, often and often, old, old, old, like him.

I have heard her, many a time, talk just like him.

I consider that child and Betsey Jane on the same footing entirely, Miss Berry.' 'Is your Uncle's child alive ?' asked Berry.
'Yes, Miss, she is alive,' returned Mrs Wickam with an air of triumph, for it was evident.

Miss Berry expected the reverse; 'and is married to a silver-chaser.

Oh yes, Miss, SHE is alive,' said Mrs Wickam, laying strong stress on her nominative case.
It being clear that somebody was dead, Mrs Pipchin's niece inquired who it was.
'I wouldn't wish to make you uneasy,' returned Mrs Wickam, pursuing her supper.


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