[Barnaby Rudge by Charles Dickens]@TWC D-Link bookBarnaby Rudge CHAPTER 44 10/10
Why, this is hearty!' 'I knew you would like it,' said Gashford, shaking him by the hand; 'I thought you would.
Good night! Don't rise, Dennis: I would rather find my way alone.
I may have to make other visits here, and it's pleasant to come and go without disturbing you.
I can find my way perfectly well. Good night!' He was gone, and had shut the door behind him.
They looked at each other, and nodded approvingly: Dennis stirred up the fire. 'This looks a little more like business!' he said. 'Ay, indeed!' cried Hugh; 'this suits me!' 'I've heerd it said of Muster Gashford,' said the hangman, 'that he'd a surprising memory and wonderful firmness--that he never forgot, and never forgave .-- Let's drink his health!' Hugh readily complied--pouring no liquor on the floor when he drank this toast--and they pledged the secretary as a man after their own hearts, in a bumper..
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